Venue Information

CONTACT :email - info@gunsculpture.com or exhibit@gunsculpture.com

CONTENTS : 3.5 X 2.5 X 3M high Gun Sculpture (breakdown into 15 panels); three optional video units (with 4m long cloth banners); an eight minute information video or DVD; photographic wall grid of victims and survivor images; didactic text, wall size comment board (blackboard)

SPACE REQUIREMENTS: A minimum space of 140 sq m, and a minimum 4.7 m ceiling.

FEE: Upon request  

WEIGHT CONSIDERATION: The Gun Sculpture was engineered to be able to be placed in most modern public buildings (engineering information available upon request)

A Description of the Installation for Venues

Artists will provide an art installation entitled The Gun Sculpture that includes:

• A walk in Gun Sculpture made from 14 panels bolted together. Approximate dimensions -3.5m x 2.5m x 3m, weight 5 tons
• Up to 3 projection components or a mural of victims and survivors (or if space is available - both components)
• Blackboard for visitor interaction
• An 8 minute documentary video on the Gun Sculpture installation
• Didactic text
• Two artist/technician to supervise setting up the installation
• Hand-out exhibition information sheet suitable for copying (supplied on disc or e-mailed)
• A gantry for sculpture set up

The Exhibiting Venue will need to provide:

• An exhibiting space of approximately 1500 - 2000 sq. ft. (slightly smaller spaces may be suitable - larger spaces are desirable) white or light taupe in color
• Ceiling minimal -12ft
• A viewing space for the documentary video
• Electrical access for up to 3 projectors (if projections are included) plus projectors and continuous loop VCRs
• One theatrical spot light to suspend above sculpture (if overhead lighting is not available - artists will supply spot light)
• Regular gallery lighting - spots and floods
• Installation time of one week, take down time of 4 days minimum
• At least two strong preparators to install sculpture text panels and projections/mural and help with Gun Sculpture set up
• Equipment needed for installation
  1. Hanging devices for suspension of up to 3 projectors (optional) & spot light
  2. A monitor/TV and video machine to play VHS documentary video.
  3. A fork lift to help set up the gantry
  4. Ladders
  5. Small tools - 3/8 drill, screwdrivers, wrenches (artists supply their own tools but extra tools always speed up installation time)