Cessnock City Library

This space is suitable for exhibitions of:

Cessnock is an area rich in coal mining history and is the major vineyards district of New South Wales. Tourism is strong especially at weekends when visitors arrive from Sydney. The Doug Moran Portrait Exhibition has been displayed at the library three times years attracting an estimated 8,000 in the three week periods. There is an ongoing arts/crafts display at Marthaville - a local historic house - and the annual Cessnock City Art Show and Weston Art Show. There are occasional jazz/classical music events in the vineyards.

Locality Population: 47,000

Address

65-67 Vincent Street
Cessnock
NSW 2325
Australia

Tel:

+61 (02) 49934385

Fax:

+61 (02) 49934388

Email:

simon.eade@cessnock.nsw.gov.au

Venue staff

Staff experienced in exhibition display and installation?

Yes

Staff experienced in packing and unpacking exhibitions?

Yes

An exhibitions officer?

No

An education outreach officer?

No

Marketing/Promotions officer?

Yes

Touring exhibitions

Does your venue develop exhibitions for touring?

No

Number of exhibitions developed for touring over the past two years?

1 - 3

Number of touring exhibitions hosted over the last two years?

1 - 3

Programming touring exhibitions

How many months ahead does this exhibition space need to be booked?

4 - 6

How many months do you usually host temporary exhibitions for?

1 - 3

Maximum all inclusive fee for touring exhibitions?

$300 - $700

Level of insurance for touring exhibitions?

Negotiable

Can your institution accomodate the sale of touring exhibition merchandise?

Yes

Exhibition space - Dimensions

Area of exhibition space?

25 - 150 square metres

Running length of exhibition space

Less than 25 linear metres

Type of exhibition space?

Foyer

Number of doors?

1 set of Automatic doors

Number of windows?

2

Exhibition space - Partitions or panels

Does your institution have a partition system?

No

What type of partition system support does the exhibition space have?

Other

What material is your partition system made of?

 

What are the dimentions of your partition system?

 

Exhibition space usage

Is the space used for other purposes?

Yes

Description of space usage?

Area is the main entrance to Cessnock library, plus contains public noticesboards (removable if necessary)

Are eating and drinking permitted in the exhibition space?

Yes

Floor plan

Description of the location of powerpoints and fire extinguishers in the exhibition?

 

Exhibition lighting

Does your institution own a lightmetre?

No

Does your space have adjustable light levels?

Yes

Describe how light levels are adjustable?

Track lighting can be turned on/off separatley from Fluro lighting

Exhibition environment

Can humidity be controlled in the exhibition space:

No

Type of humidity control:

 

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Minimum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Spring:

22C

Minimum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Summer:

22C

Minimum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Autumn:

22C

Minimum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Winter:

22C

Maximum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Spring:

22C

Maximum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Summer:

22C

Maximum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Autumn:

22C

Maximum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Winter:

22C

Heating System:

No

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Pest inspections?

Yes

Exhibition building access

Loading Dock Dimensions - Height (m):

 

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Receiving Hours:

 

Loading area sheltered:

No

Loading area enclosed:

No

Max vehicle length:

More than 11 metres

Maximum Crate Size - Height (m):

2.3

Maximum Crate Size - Width (m):

1.6

Maximum Crate Size - Length (m):

 

Maximum Crate Size - Weight (kg):

 

Do you have access to a crane and gantry:

No

Exhibition storage area environment

Packing area:

Temporary exhibition space

Does your institution have separate storage and loading areas?

No

Does your institution have an offsite packing facility?

No

Offsite packing facility description:

Other

Does your institution have onsite storage?

No

Is the on-site storage area temperature controlled?

No

Is the on-site storate area pest controlled?

No

If you store crates off your premises, is the area temperature controlled?

No

If you store crates off your premises, is the area pest controlled?

No

Onsite storage

Can humidity be controlled in your institution's onsite storage?

No

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Offsite storage

Can humidity be controlled in your institution's offsite storage?

No

Type of humidity control:

 

Humidity control manufacturer:

 

Humidity control offsite install year:

2005-07-25

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Maximum humidity variation in offsite storage (RH%) - Summer:

 

Maximum humidity variation in offsite storage (RH%) - Autumn:

 

Maximum humidity variation in offsite storage (RH%) - Winter:

 

Minimum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Spring:

22C

Minimum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Summer:

22C

Minimum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Autumn:

22C

Minimum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Winter:

22C

Maximum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Spring:

22C

Maximum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Summer:

22C

Maximum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Autumn:

22C

Maximum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Winter:

22C

Construction

Exterior walls are constructed of:

Brick

Interior walls are constructed of:

Brick

Floors are constructed of:

Other

Ceilings are constructed of:

Concrete

Structural supports are constructed of:

Other

Number of floors in venue:

2

Safety and security

Does your venue have a fire detection system:

No

Type of fire detection system:

No fire detection system installed

Does your institutuion have a documented fire procedure:

No