Council is now accepting Expressions of Interest for the exciting opportunity to exhibit at the new purpose-built art gallery in the architecturally designed cultural centre in Cowes, Phillip Island.

Applications are welcomed from artists, curators, collective and organizations operating in both Bass Coast Shire and beyond for a 6-week exhibition between April and September 2024.

Gallery Vision

The Gallery is a professional visual arts space that brings the best in contemporary art to our region, and which supports and fosters local artists. Attracting residents and visitors alike, it is a curated gallery that is Bass Coast’s first purpose-built exhibition space. The gallery will present curated and touring contemporary exhibitions relevant to our community, and showcase works from Bass Coast artists, Council’s collections and the wider arts sector.

We strive to present well-executed and coherent exhibitions that are of the highest quality from emerging and established artists from Australia and beyond. The exhibition programme is designed to present works that support and develop the Arts in the region which in turn fosters a strong sense of local identity and encourages meaningful dialogue and participation from community.

The gallery will present a program of high-quality contemporary, regional and First Nations produced exhibitions. The gallery offers a welcoming space for community engagement, exploration and enjoyment of contemporary art and cultural events, where a multi-disciplinary approach to programming allows for new ideas, perspectives and forms in art and culture to cross-pollinate.

Important Information

Please read the Exhibitors Information Pack: Expression of Interests 2024 to find out more about applying for an exhibition and the gallery’s fees and charges. Applications from exhibitors of all abilities are welcome, if you would like an alternative way of applying, please contact our Visual Arts Officer.

Applications close at midnight Wednesday 15 November, 2023.

Three successful exhibition applications will be programmed for 6 weeks each between April and December 2024.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their proposal by email within six weeks of the application deadline.

Key Contact:

Jasmin McNeill

Visual Arts and Cultural Development Officer

Email: visualart@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Phone: 0468 577 615

Location and Opening Hours:

The art gallery is a purpose-built exhibition space located in the new cultural centre in Cowes, Phillip Island.

91-97 Thompson Avenue

Cowes, VIC 3922

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am - 5pm and Saturday to Sunday 10am - 4pm

Possible additional gallery opening hours in conjunction with out of hours venue programming.