Structure
Constructed in 1976
Built originally as a Contemporary Art Gallery
Average exhibitions
per year: six
Average duration: two months
Receives circulating exhibitions
Loans to other institutions
Maintains a permanent collection
Publicity
Publicity measures: press releases, paid advertisements, invitations, handouts, media coverage, brochures, catalogues
Gallery
Gallery: 325.5 sq.m.
Locations: first floor Glyde Hall
Walls: white Gyproc on plywood
Floors: hardwood
Height of ceiling: 4.7 m
Floor Plan
Access
Doors: leading from shipping/receiving to exhibition area:
Largest door: height 3.6 m width: 3 m
Separate shipping area
Loading platform is covered; truck can back in level to it
Height from ground: 9 m
Loading door: height: 2.4 m Width: 2.4 m
Crate storage area: 14.8 m
Person who packs / unpacks crates: Preparator
Environment
Windows in exhibition area: none
Air conditioning equipment
Humidifying equipment: spray type
Average year-round humidity: 45%
Fluctuation within 24 hours: 2%
(Exterior relative humidity in winter may be extremely low in Banff,
therefore we maintain gallery levels at 40% for most exhibits. Works
entering the gallery in that time period have normally been
acclimatized to a drier atmosphere and to subject them to standard
50% relative humidity would be an unacceptable fluctuation. In cases
where works arrive in a controlled-atmosphere truck, the relative
humidity may be increased at any time to meet prevalent conditions).
Average year-round temperature range in exhibition area: 20°C
Temperature fluctuation within 24 hours: 2°C
Same environmental control in exhibition and storage area
Heating: hot water
Fuel: gas
Heating system and air conditioning include air-filtering devices.
Smoking is not permitted in exhibition and preparation area.
Lighting
Lighting in exhibition area: incandescent
Lighting facilities: lightolier track system with various and
movable fixtures, light meter.
Exhibition area light levels: maximum 150 lux (according to National
Gallery standard)
Light may be maintained at different preferred levels in separate
areas of the gallery.
Electrical outlets in exhibition areas: 8 3-prong
Power in exhibition area drawn from: wall, ceiling
Insurance
Art works are insured while in transit (within
Canada) and while on the premises of the Banff Centre (all risks
policy).
Policy includes fine arts floater rider (up to $50,000 per
exhibition)
Condition reports kept on borrowed items in travelling exhibitions,
incoming and out-going
Reports completed by: curator
Fire
Material of basic gallery structure: non-combustible wood and
concrete.
Type of fire department: volunteer
Type of water supply: city
Supply of electrical service: 600 volts 3 phase
Maximum size of electrical service: 400 amp
Emergency system in case of power failure: none
Extinguishers
Sprinkler: other areas
Dry chemical: available in storage area
Heat sensor system is connected to local fire station
Walls and ceilings are fire resistant in exhibition area
Security
The gallery keeps hygrothermographic charts which staff check on
a regular basis.
Mechanical maintenance: staff perform daily checks on thermostats,
humidistats and other air control equipment and are on duty on a 24
hour basis to respond to any emergency.
While open, the gallery employs surveillance staff who oversee the
exhibition area and assist the public.
While closed, the gallery is protected by a security system
consisting of microwave motion detectors and door contact switches.
Security personnel carries out regular facility checks both outside
and inside the gallery premises.
Gallery Van
Interior Dimension: 6' 5" high; 12' 3" long; 7' 7" inches wide