Short Description

Platform is a satellite, artist-run space that supports career development and provides opportunities for artists based in Kamberri/Canberra and beyond, with a particular focus on emerging practitioners. Platform is a space that encourages experimentation, offering the freedom to test ideas with the guidance of mentorship and marketing support from the Canberra Contemporary team.

Eligibility

We welcome proposals from:

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists, collectives, and curators;
  • Practitioners working in any contemporary visual arts discipline;
  • Artists at any stage of their career who identify as early-career, emerging, or who are taking
    creative risks or developing new work.

Platform prioritises Kamberri/Canberra-based artists, but interstate or international artists with a connections to the region are also encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

Canberra Contemporary will provide the selected First Peoples Program exhibitor with:

  • $2,000 total financial support, including:
    o $1,000 artistic project fee
    o $1,000 contribution toward travel, freight, and accommodation
  • Casual staff invigilation for the duration of the exhibition (valued at $2,440)
  • Staffed bar service for the opening event
  • Curatorial guidance and project mentorship
  • Marketing and promotion, including:
    o Design of digital invites and posters
    o Social media and e-news promotion
    o Media/industry contact outreach
  • Professional installation photography
  • Exhibition agreement with deadlines and deliverables checklist
  • Room sheet template for artworks
  • Access to installation materials, including wall paint and basic tools (on request)
  • Use of professional gallery lighting
  • Letters of support for grant applications or professional opportunities

Entry Fee

None

Location

Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 19 September 2025

Website Link: https://www.canberracontemporary.com.au/

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