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Gallery Terms Glossary

Glossary of gallery, exhibition and art market terms.

How to use this glossary

Use these plain-English definitions as a starting point. Some terms can have specific meanings in contracts, course rules or prize terms, so check official documents when it matters.

Commercial gallery

A gallery that represents artists and sells artwork.

Public gallery

A publicly oriented gallery or museum focused on exhibitions, collections and education.

Artist-run initiative

A space or program led by artists, often supporting experimental or emerging practice.

Consignment

An arrangement where a gallery holds work for sale without owning it upfront.

Commission

A percentage a gallery receives from an artwork sale.

Exhibition proposal

A document describing a proposed exhibition, work, rationale and requirements.

Wall label

The label beside an artwork showing title, artist, year, medium and other details.

Provenance

The ownership or history record of an artwork.

Condition report

A document recording the physical condition of an artwork.

Bump-in / bump-out

Installation and removal periods for an exhibition.

How to use this art prize resource

Use this page to decide whether the opportunity fits your artwork, career stage, budget and timeline. Before entering, confirm official dates, eligibility, entry fee, size limits, delivery requirements, image specifications, finalist obligations and sale or acquisitive terms.

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Eligibility and age/category rulesThis can change the cost, suitability, timing or risk of relying on this resource.
Opening and closing datesThis can change the cost, suitability, timing or risk of relying on this resource.
Entry fee and delivery costsThis can change the cost, suitability, timing or risk of relying on this resource.
Medium, size and framing rulesThis can change the cost, suitability, timing or risk of relying on this resource.
Finalist exhibition and freight requirementsThis can change the cost, suitability, timing or risk of relying on this resource.
Copyright, sale and acquisitive termsThis can change the cost, suitability, timing or risk of relying on this resource.

Who this page helps

This page is intended for people who want a plain-English starting point before using official sources. It is especially useful for artists, students, parents, teachers, buyers, visitors and small cultural organisations.

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Do not treat a guide page as the final authority. Use Artsoz to understand the topic, then confirm current rules, dates, prices, terms and contact details directly with the official organiser or provider.

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