Outer Space is contemporary arts organisation that collaborates with emerging, early and mid-career artists and arts workers to present critically engaged, experimental practices in a supportive, professional environment. Since it was founded in 2016, Outer Space has fast become a leading platform in the australian visual arts sector, providing a range of opportunities and resources for the development of artists, writers, curators, artsworkers and the communities around them.
Purpose
Our exhibitions, especially in the main gallery, present significant and exploratory new opportunities for artists—vital links between where they are, and where they’re going. You’ll work closely with the OS team towards the commissioning of new work with artistic, curatorial, logistical, and moral support.
Eligibility
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Emerging, early and mid-career artists & curators only (which am I?)
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Based anywhere in australia, with priority to qld-based artists
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Open to solo or group projects (with not more than 3 or 4 contributors in most cases)
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Availability/capacity to install & deinstall your exhibition
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First Nations people, people of colour, culturally and linguistically diverse, queer, gender-diverse and regional artists are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Successful applicants must provide a valid ABN number. This can be acquired once notified of the outcome, at no cost.
Ineligibility
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Unfortunately, this opportunity is not available to undergraduate students
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The exhibition cannot have already been exhibited
Successful applicants will receive:
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$2000 artist fee for solo exhibitions and $1000 per artist for group exhibitions
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$1000 production fee for solo exhibitions and $500 production fee per artist for group exhibitions
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$1000 curator fee (for solo or group exhibitions, where applicable)
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Opening event
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Public program event
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Consultation and feedback on work in development with the Outer Space team
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Installation assistance
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Accompanying critical text by a writer
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Digital promotion via Outer Space’s website, email list, and social media platforms
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Professional documentation
To apply, please provide the following. An application template is available here:
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An exhibition proposal, clearly outlining what the exhibition will look like and how it will be installed in the gallery (up to 500 words)
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Artist statement (up to 250 words)
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CV
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Link to website (if you have one)
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Up to 10 clearly labelled images of previous and/or indicative work
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Indicate your preferred month and the time required to produce your work. Please note, if you are selected for an exhibition, we are unable to guarantee your preferred month.
