Exhibition applications

Strathnairn Arts seeks to present a diverse annual program across a wide range of media, as solo or group exhibitions. We encourage applications from all stages of career development and practices to submit proposals.

Please note:

  • Artists are generally notified of the results of their application within a month of the closing date.

  • Artists are responsible for the installation and de-installation of their exhibitions, as well as the catering for the exhibition opening.

  • Exhibitions are scheduled to run over four weeks, opening on Wednesdays and closing on Sundays.

  • Strathnairn Arts collects a 33% commission on all sales.

  • Strathnairn Arts will provide promotion and marketing.

  • Strathnairn Arts cannot guarantee your preferred date but will take it into consideration.

  • Exhibitors who have exhibited at Strathnairn Arts in the previous year’s exhibition program (other than Strathnairn Members or Studio Holders Exhibitions) are not eligible to apply.  

Our gallery spaces

Homestead Gallery 1

  • Open 10 am to 4 pm, Wednesday to Sunday

  • Staffed by Strathnairn Arts

Homestead Gallery 2

  • Open 10 am to 4 pm, Wednesday to Sunday

  • Staffed by Strathnairn Arts

  • Accommodates café seating

Woolshed Gallery

  • Open 10 am to 4 pm, Wednesday to Friday

  • Open 12 pm to 3 pm, Saturday to Sunday

  • Exhibitor/s must sit the exhibition

  • The Woolshed Gallery requires exhibitors to sit their exhibition Wednesday through Sunday.

Writing an exhibition proposal

When writing an exhibition proposal, be sure to include the following:

  • Concept – what will the theme of your exhibition be, and what is your motivation for exploring it?

  • Medium – what materials and methods have you used to make the works, and how do they respond to the concept?

The following links provide some helpful advice on how to write an exhibition statement:

Note: Avoid using too much jargon, and similarly avoid being too simplistic.