Are you an artist or collective looking to showcase your artwork? Greater Dandenong City Council is currently seeking applications for our community exhibition spaces around Springvale, Noble Park and Dandenong.
Community Exhibition Spaces in the City of Greater Dandenong provide opportunities for artists and arts organisations to display original artwork, and for the community to engage in art in public spaces. They also provide a unique platform for artists to contribute to the creativity and dialogue of the city.
We welcome applications from emerging, mid-career and established individuals, collectives and groups, and endeavour to showcase artists whose creative practice draws inspiration from the local southeast community.
Through the Community Exhibitions program we aim to:
- Promote awareness and appreciation of our creative community
- Activate public places to create innovative and immersive arts experiences
- Support collaboration and creative learning for our community
- Support capacity building for local arts practitioners, collectives and groups
List of Exhibition Spaces
- Harmony Square Exhibition Windows
- Garnar Lane Light Boxes
- Springvale Community Hub - Mitchell Hall
- Drum Theatre - Foyer
- Pudding Lanterns
- Buckley's Lane Light Boxes
Community Exhibition Spaces details
For more information and specifications, download the Community Exhibition Spaces document - 1.1MB
How to apply
Expressions of Interest are to be submitted using the online form below. Please read the below Frequently Asked Questions and relevant documents before submitting your application.
Apply for the Exhibition Space
If you're unable to apply online please download and post a completed application form to the following address.
Arts and Cultural Development Officer
PO Box 200
Dandenong VIC 3175
Your submission is not a guarantee of acceptance. Applications will be assessed by a panel according to selection criteria that takes into consideration:
• Creative concept
• Relevance to the local community
• Suitability for the space and audience
• Diversity of work exhibited across the annual season
For more information, please contact the Arts and Cultural Development team on 8571 5320 or arts@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Greater Dandenong City Council encourages applications from:
- Artists who are emerging, mid-career or established that live or work within Greater Dandenong or the southeast
- Local creative or cultural collectives or groups.
What is the cost?
We offer successful applicants the space to exhibit their work at no cost.
Will I receive a fee?
Successful applicants will be paid an honorarium fee for the loan and display of work.
Can I sell and promote my work?
Artists are to be responsible for managing sales of their works and must provide a flyer with contact details for interested buyers. Artists or groups can promote their exhibition widely.
Greater Dandenong City Council will provide exhibitors with a range of promotional opportunities, including:
- Profile of the artist
- Promotion via social media pages, eNews and other communications channels.
How long will my artwork be on display?
Community exhibitions run for a duration of approximately 8 – 12 weeks
Where are the Community Exhibition Spaces?
There are six community exhibition spaces around Springvale, Noble Park and Dandenong. For details on locations, sizes and specifications, download the Community Exhibition Spaces details document.
How will I be supported?
Council staff will support and assist with curation design and installation.
