Tuggeranong Arts Centre’s annual exhibition callouts are open now. Emerging and mid-career artists can apply to be part of the 2026 gallery program. Successful applicants will receive up to $1000 to deliver their solo exhibition and a 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.
Exhibitions run for 8 weeks to maximise audience engagement and critical exposure. Successful artists receive install and curatorial support, a catered opening and staffing for public program events. Also provided by TAC is marketing support, collateral design, gallery space invigilation, sales management and visitor services.
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.
Applying
Applications are open now and close on 30 April.
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)
Image credits
- Steven Holland, Steven Holland, Began to, 2025, pencil, ink, tissue paper, wallpaper paste,
PVA glue, cotton, aluminium foil, MDF board. Photo Brenton McGeachie, 2025 - Steven Holland, moonsnake exhibition installation view. Photo Brenton McGeachie, 2025
- Jo Townsend, Seeing the Forest and the Trees, exhibition installation view Photo Martin Ollman, 2024
- Eleanor and Giovanni Evans, Objects in Motion exhibition installation view (detail). Photo Martin Ollman, 2024
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