Contemporary art exhibition space In the heart of Győr
Monthly rotating exhibitions, artworks on display 24 hours a day, and the opportunity to bid online, with the professional support of Földváry Auction House.
Contemporary art in a place where hundreds of people pass through every day
A Hotel Garzonpláza Art & Business Hotel has created a unique art space in one of Győr’s busiest locations. Our aim is to provide a worthy platform for contemporary artists who wish not only to exhibit their works but also to sell them within a professionally supported system that reaches an engaged audience.
The hotel hosts events on a monthly basis solo or group exhibitions of contemporary visual art, where, as part of each exhibition, approximately 60 works of painting may be presented.
What makes this exhibition space so special?
Garzonpláza is not a traditional gallery, but a vibrant, constantly active, high-traffic hotel space.
The hotel With its 71 rooms, it is one of Győr’s largest four-star hotels, which is in an excellent location: right next to the Győr Plaza a the county hospital and McDonald’s It is situated in the vicinity of the junction of four districts.
The hotel is easily accessible, with a multi-storey car park nearby, and its guest base is constantly changing and diverse: business travellers, families, local residents, event guests and visitors passing through the area can all view the works on display.
The artworks can be viewed between 0 and 24 hours
One of the exhibition’s greatest advantages is that the artworks can be viewed outside of fixed opening hours.
The Garzonpláza exhibition space: Open 24 hours a day, every day of the week,
can be viewed free of charge, and he naturally mingles with the public in the hotel’s bustling communal areas.
This is a particularly valuable opportunity for artists, as their works are displayed not in a closed space, but in a lively, constantly bustling hospitality setting.
Professional background: Földváry Auction House
The professional background to the exhibition programme is provided by the Földváry Auction House ensures.
This means that the works on display are not merely decorative features in the hotel, but form part of a carefully structured art and sales system.
He works full-time on the programme’s success Andrea Darnai, a senior member of staff at Földváry Auction House, who assists with the professional organisation, coordination and sales support of exhibitions.
A physical exhibition and an online auction in a single system
One of the key advantages of the Garzonpláza’s art programme is that the works on display can be viewed not only in the hotel, but also they will also appear on the auction house’s online platform.
During the exhibition, the artworks continuous online bidding This can be arranged, so interested parties can bid on the works either after viewing them in person or online.
This system enables works of art to be sold at the best possible price, whilst at the same time providing the artist with a physical presence, a professional auction background and an online sales platform.
Reaching more than 3,000 art collectors and enthusiasts
The works exhibited at Garzonpláza Art & Business Hotel will also be included in the Földváry Auction House’s communications system.
The works on display may appear:
- on the auction house’s website,
- on an online auction platform,
- in newsletters,
- in social media communication,
- in recommendations for art collectors and those with an interest in art.
The Földváry Auction House’s newsletter database has more than 3,000 subscribers visitors, who can view the newly exhibited works straight away and bid on them immediately.
A risk-free opportunity for artists
One of the programme’s key benefits is that, for the artist, taking part does not entail any financial risk at this stage.
The costs of organising, running and promoting the exhibition will be covered by the organisers, the Garzonpláza Ltd.undertake to do so.
The artist is only obliged to pay commission if a sale is successful. This means that:
- there is no advance exhibition fee,
- there is no rent,
- there are no marketing costs,
- Commission is only paid on sales.
This model creates a shared interest: the organisers, the auction house and the artist all share the aim of ensuring that the works are successfully exhibited and sold.
Who is this opportunity aimed at?
We recommend the Garzonpláza Art & Business Hotel exhibition programme primarily to contemporary painters who:
- would be keen to exhibit at a high-traffic, prestigious venue in Győr,
- well-known and highly regarded in the world of painting,
- were open to the auction-based sales model,
- They consider it important that their works are exhibited not only online but also in physical spaces,
- They would like to reach new audiences, customers and art collectors.
The programme is open to both individual artists and groups of exhibitors; however, final selection is subject to a professional shortlisting process.
How does the application process work?
Applicants are required to submit, in advance, their works, a brief artistic statement and a list of the artworks proposed for the exhibition.
The organisers will liaise with the selected artists:
the dates of the exhibition, the number of works to be exhibited, the pricing and bidding conditions, the details of transport and installation, and the information and photographs required for the online presentation.
The aim is to ensure that every exhibition is organised in a consistent, high-quality manner that also adds value for the artist.