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Australian Exhibition Planning Guide

A practical guide to planning an exhibition in Australia, from concept to install and promotion.

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A practical guide to planning an exhibition in Australia, from concept to install and promotion.

Australian art opportunities are spread across national institutions, state funding bodies, regional galleries, artist-run spaces, local councils, art fairs, commercial galleries, schools, universities and artist organisations. A practical approach is to keep a short list of trusted sources and check them regularly.

Practical checklist

  • Define your goal: exhibit, sell, learn, apply, visit, collect, teach or document.
  • Check whether the opportunity is local, state-based, national or international.
  • Confirm eligibility before spending time on an application.
  • Save key dates and allow time for photography, statements, budgets and transport.
  • Read terms carefully, especially around copyright, commission, insurance and delivery.
Australian Exhibition Planning Guide

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Detailed Artsoz guide notes

Best audienceArtists, curators and community organisers
Location focusGalleries, pop-ups, studios and council spaces
How to use this guideUse it as a practical checklist before visiting the linked resources, applying for opportunities or making decisions.

1. Start with the exhibition purpose: sale, experimentation, public engagement, career development, community outcome or collection context

Start with the exhibition purpose: sale, experimentation, public engagement, career development, community outcome or collection context.

2. Plan dates backward from opening night: artwork completion, photography, catalogue, install, labels, freight, promotion and deinstall

Plan dates backward from opening night: artwork completion, photography, catalogue, install, labels, freight, promotion and deinstall.

3. Clarify insurance, sales commission, invigilation, public liability, condition reports and responsibility for damage

Clarify insurance, sales commission, invigilation, public liability, condition reports and responsibility for damage.

4. Document the exhibition properly; photos and text can support future grants, prizes and gallery submissions

Document the exhibition properly; photos and text can support future grants, prizes and gallery submissions.

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