Art Promotion Office

Art Studios

Purpose : For studio works
Hiring Pattern : 3-hours session (2:00pm-5:00pm / 6:00pm-9:00pm)

70% special discount of the sculpture and printmaking studios is available for eligible non-profit making organizations. (Details)

Unit

Area/
Maximum Capacity

Charge

For non-commercial users

For classes and commercial users

Sculpture Studios :

i)	Metal
ii)	Clay / plaster
iii)	Stone
iv)	Wood

123 m² / 3 artists
104 m² / 6 artists
42 m² / 2 artists
63 m² / 2 artists

With addition 38 m² public area to be shared by users.

$60 / session / artist work space

$20 / charge for each hour in excess of one session

$120 / session / artist work space

$40 / charge for each hour in excess of one session

Printing Studios :

i)	Planography & Serigraphy
ii)	Intaglio
iii)	Relief

123 m² / 4 artists
104 m² / 3 artists
81.5 m² / 3 artists

i) Ceramic Studio

159.5 m² / 8 artists

Exhibition Hall

Purpose : For holding exhibitions
Hiring Pattern : Daily (10:00am-9:00pm)

Area/ Maximum Capacity	Charge
Area/ Maximum Capacity	For non-commercial users	For classes and commercial users
218 m²	$400 / day $40 / charge for each extra hour	$800 / day $80 / charge for each extra hour

Lecture Theatre

Purpose : For holding lectures, conferences, film / slide / video shows.

Area / Maximum Capacity

Hiring Pattern

Charge

For non-commercial users

For classes and commercial users

111 m² /
70 seats

i)	Hourly (10am-9pm)
ii)	Audio recording (tapes should be provided by hirer)
iii)	Video recording (Recording, tapes and necessary equipment should be responsible and provided by hirer) - with camera fixed - with camera movable

Minimum 2 hours for items i) to iii)

$50/hr.
$25/charge for each half-hour in excess of 2 hours

$40/half hour

$60/half hour $120/half hour

$100/hr.
$50/charge for each half-hour in excess of 2 hours

$40/half hour

$60/half hour $120/half hour

Multi-purpose Room

Purpose :	For holding meetings, lectures, classes or slide shows.
Hiring Pattern :	Hourly (10:00am-9:00pm, minimum 2 hours)

Area / Maximum Capacity	Charge
Area / Maximum Capacity	For non-commercial users	For classes and commercial users
33 m² / 20 seats	$25/hr. $15/charge for each half hour in excess of 2 hours	$50/hr. $25/charge for each half hour in excess of 2 hours

Multi-purpose Studio

Purpose :	For holding meetings, lectures, classes or slide shows.
Hiring Pattern :	Hourly (10:00am-2:00pm; minimum 2 hours)

Area / Maximum Capacity	Charge
Area / Maximum Capacity	For non-commercial users	For classes and commercial users
81.5 m² / 20 seats	$25/hr. $15/charge for each half hour in excess of 2 hours	$50/hr. $25/charge for each half hour in excess of 2 hours

Kiln Firing Charges for Ceramic Studio

Service provided : The charges include the loading and unloading of ceramics by VAC staff into the kiln, designing of firing schedule, regular repairing and replacement of kiln furniture and kiln props, arrangement for collection, temporary storage and return of ceramic works.

The kiln has a capacity of about 17,000 cubic inches. Firing is at regular intervals depending on works received within the capacity of the kilns. Charges are calculated on the volume of the piece submitted for firing.

Firing Process	Usual Firing Time (approx.)	Charges	Minimum Charges
Bisque firing	12 hours	$5 per litre	$25 per firing per user
Low-temperature glaze firing	15 hours	$7 per litre	$35 per firing per user
High-temperature glaze firing	20 hours	$9 per litre	$45 per firing per user


	2007\| Important notices	Last revision date: 1 October, 2007