Tuggeranong Arts Centre

Tuggeranong Arts Centre’s 2026 Exhibition Program

Artists selected for Tuggeranong Arts Centre's 2026 exhibition program will receive up to $1000 for solo exhibitions and $500 each to a maximum of $2500 for group shows.

Expression of Interest

Opportunity Details

Closing Date

Apr 30, 2025

Location

Australian Capital Territory

Artform

Visual Arts

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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