Outer Space and Composite: Moving Image Agency invite proposals from emerging Queensland-based artists working in video, experimental film, and screen-based practices for a unique development and presentation opportunity. The selected artist will undertake a four-month creative development period (July–November 2025) to develop a new video commission with curatorial and logistical support from both organisations, culminating in a premiere screening at Composite (Narrm/Melbourne) on Friday 21 November 2025, followed by a digital showcase through Outer Space’s online platform.
We are seeking proposals that are critically engaged, conceptually rigorous, and responsive to the contemporary moment. This opportunity supports ambitious new moving image works and offers professional mentorship, feedback sessions, and access to a national network of artists and audiences.
About Composite: Moving Image Agency
Composite: Moving Image Agency & Media Bank is an Artist-Run agency dedicated to supporting artists’ moving image practices in Australia through exhibition, research, education and distribution. Composite began within a dedicated screening room and production space at the Collingwood Yards and is now located at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute. It works in concert with other organisations, initiatives and festivals to champion artists’ moving image practice in the visual arts to a wide audience and create new income opportunities for individual working artists.
Composite hosts a year-round screening program; facilitate screening events, workshops and education programs; build an online database of artists’ video and film works; develop a distribution and licensing model for Australian artists video and film works; and house a Media Bank to provide free loans of technical equipment for artists working with moving image.
About Outer Space
Outer Space is a not-for-profit Contemporary Arts organisation. We collaborate with artists and arts workers to develop, make, and present critically engaged creative practice in a supportive professional environment. Our exhibitions, events, and programs welcome those involved in, and curious about the arts. Outer Space is committed to fostering a sustainable creative community in Brisbane that engages local, regional, national and global contexts.
Successful applicants receive
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$2,000 artist fee
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$1,000 production budget
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Curatorial and developmental support from Outer Space and Composite
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In-person screening in Narrm/ Melbourne at Composite and online launch through Outer Space
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Promotion, documentation and publication of the work and supporting materials
Eligibility
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Open to emerging, early and mid-career artists
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Must be based in Queensland
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Must be available to participate in key development milestones from July to November 2025
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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 or artists based outside of Queensland
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The proposed work cannot have already been exhibited
To apply, you will need to provide the following
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A project proposal (max. 500 words) outlining your concept, intended approach and development process for the video commission.
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Artist statement (up to 250 words)
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CV
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Website or online portfolio link (if available)
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Up to five examples of previous or indicative work (images and video files welcome)
