Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for our 2026-2027 Exhibition Program.

Based in the heart of Moseley Square in Glenelg’s Old Town Hall, The Bay Discovery Centre (BDC) encompasses a Visitor Information Outlet, social history museum, and ground floor and mezzanine galleries.

Applications to exhibit are encouraged from:

• Established and mid-career artists.
• Emerging artists.
• Community groups wishing to display artwork.
• Community members wishing to display with other local artists.
• Community groups who wish to share small stories or celebrate significant occasions through the creation of a history-based exhibition.

Exhibition Selection Process

The BDC considers each application on its own merit. Submission of an EOI does not guarantee display within the gallery. Note that the Centre receives a high volume of requests and applications will be considered based on a balanced exhibition program.

The selection criteria will be based upon:

• Diversity of art forms, artists, and exhibition concepts, to achieve a varied annual exhibition program;
• Suitability for the location including audience accessibility (this can include technical or technological restrictions);
• Quality or artistic merit of the artwork (based on images supplied by the applicant);
• Amount of artworks or artifacts proposed for display;
• Presentation of a coherent and relevant (i.e. historical relevance) body of work suitable for exhibition;
• Experience of the artist, based on the applicant’s Curriculum Vitae (CV); and
• Proposed exhibition concept or theme, taking into consideration BDC's vision and mission and Council’s Arts & Culture Policy.

The BDC Temporary Exhibitions Selection Panel reserves the right to reject any artwork or exhibition proposal in line with the selection criteria and Council’s Arts & Culture Strategy. Successful exhibitors will be notified by telephone and confirmed in writing within four weeks of submissions closing.

Exhibition Options and Costs

Gallery hire options, along with the fee structure have been designed to maximise accessibility and offer a range of options to our community.

• Council generated/BDC invited artist(s)/group - As agreed.
• Local Community Groups or individual* - $210.00 for up to 6 weeks.
• Non Local Group or individual - $410.00 for up to 6 weeks

**No Closing date and time was provided; please confirm with the issuer.**