Official signature of Melbourne-based abstract artist Michal Plis.

Art Support Services

by Michal Plis

Artist-led art support and curatorial services across Greater Melbourne and surrounding suburbs for local, interstate, and international artists, galleries, and venues, delivered directly by visual artist Michal Plis. Tailored for those needing flexible and affordable à la carte assistance—from curatorial direction and bump-in setup to opening night media, gallery sitting, and final bump-out.Learn about my art support services below.

Candor Source, a neon green fluorescent abstract sculpture by Melbourne artist Michal Plis.

Services & Subcontractor Art Support

Pick and choose individual à la carte services or select complete end-to-end exhibition support—without the overhead of internal employees. Benefit from affordable physical art support (from $38/hr inc GST, 2-hr min by Michal Plis) alongside expert digital marketing and IT assistance (at $57/30min inc GST via Cyberkite if needed).

1. Pre-Exhibition & Curatorial Planning

  • Curatorial Direction: Exhibition theme development and concept advice

  • Layout & Logistics: Floor plan planning, artwork hanging schemes, pre-bump-in scheduling, and admin support

  • IT & Cybersecurity Support: Digital IT setup and cybersecurity assistance (provided via Cyberkite, at IT support rate)

  • Art Marketing & Web Support: Pre-show promotional strategy and digital marketing support (provided via Cyberkite, at IT support rate)

  • Local & Regional Victorian Artist Support: Dedicated hands-on assistance for Melbourne and regional Victorian creators—providing flexible studio prep, gallery coordination, artwork transport, and physical setup so you can focus entirely on your art.

  • Interstate & International Artist Representation: Serving as your local Melbourne proxy on the ground, handling gallery liaison, artwork unboxing, venue coordination, pre-show walkthroughs, and end-to-end exhibition execution for interstate or overseas artists. Can be a huge help to have a trusted artist there as a relay.

2. Bump-In & Installation

  • Artwork Transport: Safe, low-volume small artwork transit across Greater Melbourne (larger artworks we can assist you to book a specialist art transport couriers).

  • Bump-In Setup: On-site preparation and venue setup assistance

  • Artwork Installation: Professional hanging and placement of visual works (wall, floor, and plinth artworks), including complex conceptual art installations

  • Lighting & Spotlight Positioning: Adjusting and focusing existing gallery spotlights to highlight work, plus hands-on assistance setting up and positioning additional lighting

3. Opening Night & Event Support

  • Public Speaking: Opening introduction speeches and hosting / MC services

  • General Event Support, Guest Mingling & Payment Processing: Active floor hosting, greeting attendees, mingling with guests, facilitating buyer introductions, and securely processing on-site artwork sales transactions (EFTPOS, Square POS, cash, or digital invoicing) on behalf of the artist or gallery.

  • Exhibition Tour Guide & Walkthroughs: Leading structured or casual guided tours for VIPs and visitors, sharing in-depth context on artwork themes, techniques, and curatorial vision to deepen visitor engagement.

  • Catering & Drinks Support: Hands-on assistance with opening drinks service, tray passing, drink refilling, catering table maintenance, and general floor replenishment.

  • Opening Event Raw Photography (Flat Rate): On-site photo capture of venue atmosphere, crowd, and artwork details with raw/JPEG file delivery. Done by Michal Plis with a Canon DLSR camera or Smartphone.

  • Opening Event Raw Videography (Flat Rate): Video footage gathering of speeches, guest interaction, and gallery ambiance. Done by Michal Plis with a Canon DLSR camera freehand or on a tripod or Smartphone with a plug in microphone.

  • Opening Event Live Streaming (Flat Rate): Single-camera portrait broadcast setup for speeches/artist talks to Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, or Facebook. Requires access to your platform account and meeting platform follower thresholds. Single-platform streaming is recommended for optimal stability over multistreaming. Done by Michal Plis with a Canon DLSR camera freeheld or on tripod or Smartphone with a microphone and selfie stick.

4. Mid-Exhibition & Ongoing Support

  • Gallery Sitting: Dependable, security-minded sitting while open to the public, including active handling of artwork sales and transactions

  • Floor Hosting: Interactive visitor welcoming, artwork context sharing, story-telling, and detailed sales inquiry capture

  • Media Post-Production & Reel Editing: Editing raw event media, creating short-form vertical reels (Instagram/TikTok), photo culling, and color adjustments. Powered by Cyberkite and billed at Digital & IT Support rates (see service rates).

  • Space Maintenance & Light Renovations: Light cleaning services, gallery floor upkeep, back-of-house support (stockroom, inventory, admin), and assistance with light studio/gallery renovations (wall patching, painting, minor repairs, and space prep).

  • Education & Studio Contracting: Freelance contractor services available for independent artists, art schools, private studios, and creative venues needing technical or administrative assistance

5. Bump-Out & Teardown

  • Pack-Down: Safe unhanging, protective wrapping of artworks, and complete exhibition teardown

  • Venue Reset & Cleanup: Comprehensive post-exhibition cleanup, leaving the gallery space pristine, clear, and ready for hand-back

  • Studio Return Transport: Safe transport of small artworks back to your studio or storage space

  • Collector Delivery: Direct, safe local delivery of sold small artworks straight to buyers and collectors (within Greater Melbourne at the labour rate minimum 2 hours labour rate delivery time)

Service Rates & Pricing

Transparent pricing across all physical exhibition support and specialized digital services. All listed rates include GST.1. Art Support & Operational Services - Labour Rate:
For curation, artwork hanging, setup, lighting adjustments, event hosting, gallery sitting, bump-out, physical logistics, and space maintenance. Michal Plis is a emerging, professional visual artist and wants to offer affordable low rates for labouring support for art community in greater Melbourne.
Hourly Rate: $38 / hr (Minimum 2-hour callout, incl. GST)Half-Day Pass (Up to 4 Hours): $140 (incl. GST)Full-Day Pass (7.5 Hours): $250 (incl. GST)2. Opening Event Raw Media Capture - Flat Rate
Choice of on-site photography, videography, or live streaming for up to 3 hours during exhibition openings. Includes direct digital delivery of raw files within 24–48 hours. No editing included (book in "Media Post-Production Add-on Rate" listed under section 4 below).
Flat Rate $240 incl. GST (for up to 3 hours, then at art support labour rate)
3. Digital Marketing & IT Support - Professional Rate:
* Delivered via Cyberkite, owned by Michal Plis
For website setup, digital marketing support, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and online strategy. Michal is qualified experienced IT professional for over 20 years and charges a reasonable rate based on experience.
Walk-In IT Rate (Once-Off / Casual): $57 per 30 mins (incl. GST)
* Day cap: $495 (up to 7.5 hrs, Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm, incl. GST)
Service Agreement IT Rate (12-Month Commitment): $22 per 15 mins(incl. GST)
* Day cap: $429 (up to 7.5 hrs, Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm, incl GST)
Media Post-Production Add-on Rate: Video reel cutting (Instagram/TikTok), photo culling, and color adjustments are billed at Cyberkite Digital & IT Support rates ($57 per 30 mins walk in rate).Onsite Travel Surcharge: Travel over 30 minutes each way from the Mount Waverley office is calculated at the applicable session rate (in 15 or 30-minute increments).4. Artist Offerings & Roundism Wall Art Commissions
* Roundism Murals & Wall Art Commissions: Custom indoor and street-level wall art featuring the signature Roundism art movement and sculpting with light style created by Michal Plis. Commission rates & custom quotes can be negotiated via michalplis.com.
* Original Artwork Sales & Corporate Leasing: Fine art acquisitions, roundism sculptures, and flexible artwork rental schemes for corporate or commercial spaces. Review Michal's artworks via michalplis.com.Booking & Invoicing Terms:You can book as far advance as needed via my booking calendar to give you peace of mind or contact me via +61415859101 or contact formTax Invoices: All bookings receive itemized, ATO-compliant Tax Michal Plis Invoices displaying full GST breakdowns.Payment Terms: Standard 7-day payment terms (extensions available upon request).Single Invoicing: If a project requires both physical art support and Cyberkite IT/marketing, services are simply itemized together at their respective standard rates on one clear invoice.Artwork Care & Liability Limits: While utmost professional care is exercised in handling, hanging, transporting, and staging all artworks, clients (artists, venues, or galleries) retain full responsibility for primary artwork and contents insurance. Michal Plis / Art Support Services does not cover transit, structural, or casualty insurance for artworks. Engagement of services constitutes agreement that the client or host venue maintains primary insurance coverage and holds Michal Plis harmless for accidental damage, preexisting structural flaws, or fragile media defects. Refer to Legal Terms & Policies for more details or contact Michal Plis.
High-Value / Fragile Artworks: A signed physical or digital waiver confirming artwork condition and owner-assumed handling risk is required prior to moving, transporting, or installing high-value or fragile pieces. Refer to Legal Terms & Policies for more details or contact Michal Plis.
Right of Refusal & Unforeseen Disruptions: Michal Plis reserves the right to decline, pause, or terminate services due to safety hazards, ethical conflicts, natural events (severe weather, power outages), or external human-caused disruptions (venue lockouts, civil unrest). If a project is terminated on-site due to safety/venue issues or sudden severe disruptions, the minimum callout fee ($76) applies to cover travel and held time. Refer to Legal Terms & Policies for more details or contact Michal Plis.Cancellation Policy:More than 24 Hours Notice: Free cancellation or rescheduling. No fee applied.Less than 24 Hours Notice: Cancellations or reschedules made within 24 hours of the scheduled start time incur a flat $76 fee (equivalent to the 2-hour minimum callout) to cover held time.No-Show / Cancelled Upon Arrival: Full minimum callout ($76) or 50% of the booked pass rate (whichever is greater) will be invoiced.

Contact Michal Plis

Dear Melbourne Artists, Galleries, Art Schools and Event Venues, if you would like to book some affordable art support services please submit the form, and I’ll reply as soon as I can. I might be in the middle of creating or with other clients🟣You can ring me on +61415859101 or send email via form below. You can also reach out via my social media.Regards,
Michal Plis

Thank you

Thank you for reaching out to me. Your message has been successfully received. I will review your inquiry and be in touch with you shortly. Michal