2026 Gallery Exhibition Call Out

Colourful quirky puppets on display in a gallery

Eleanor and Giovanni Evans, Objects in Motion exhibition installation view (detail)

APPLICATIONS

OPEN: 3 March, 2025
CLOSE: 30 April, 2025

Details

Tuggeranong Arts Centre (TAC) is calling for applications from local and interstate artists and curators for the 2025 exhibition program.

TAC is a community based multi-arts facility located in Canberra’s south, managing three exhibition spaces, a 110 seat theatre, an art studio and two dance/performance studios. We are looking for bold and exciting ideas from emerging and mid-career artists, groups and curators to deliver exciting solo or group exhibitions in a variety of disciplines and mediums. Applicants are encouraged to deliver a community engagement component to run alongside their exhibition to further enrich or enhance the exhibition experience.

Tuggeranong Arts Centre is pleased to offer successful applicants to the 2025 gallery program up to $1000 remuneration to deliver their solo exhibition and public program. For groups shows with public engagements, artists will be paid $500 each up to a maximum of $2500. A further $200 support for interstate travel or freight costs may also be considered on application.

TAC encourages applications from cross-artform collaborations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people with disability and people from the LGBTIQA+ community.

Exhibitions will run for 8 weeks to maximise audience engagement and critical exposure. Successful applicants are provided with:

  • install and curatorial support,
  • catered opening and staff support for public program events,
  • marketing support and collateral design,
  • gallery space invigilation, sales and visitor services.

Applying

Please note, the application form does not allow you to save it and complete it at a later time. Please ensure you have all of your attachments ready to upload before you start your application. You will need to have ready:

  • Current CV (if a group show, please include each artists CV)
  • Exhibition Proposal (max 500 words or 3-minute recording)
  • Community Engagement Proposal (max 300 words)
  • Supporting media (max 10 images, videos, or audio)

Gallery Floor Plans

Foyer Gallery (Ground Floor):

Galleries 1 & 2 (First Floor):