Exhibition and Creative Pathways Program 2025

Applications now open!
See 'how to apply' requirements below.

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Call for Expressions of Interest

Are you an artist or creative based in the Yarra Ranges? We invite you to be part of an extraordinary opportunity to showcase your work and further develop your creative practice through our Exhibition and Creative Pathways Program 2025.

This program supports and develops innovative exhibition and activation outcomes for our gallery spaces at our cultural venues. It plays an integral role in delivering the Creative Communities Strategy at Yarra Ranges Council, promoting the region as a vibrant arts hub that thrives economically, attracts creative people, and embeds creativity within cultural life.

Sarah Berry, Pink Canopy, 2023, Installation view

Sarah Berry, Pink Canopy, 2023, Installation view.png

Perie Whitfield, Victory Gardens, 2023

Perie Whitfield, Victory Gardens, 2023, Installation view.png

Luna Ryan, Medicine and Poison, 2023

Luna Ryan, Medicine and Poison (same look - double the dose), 2023, installation view.png

What We’re Looking For

We are interested in applications offering a novel way to activate the gallery space in our cultural venues, including those with potential to connect with other events and community priorities.

You are invited to submit proposals that can include but not limited to:

  • Experimentation and testing new ideas
  • Community engagement and interactive artworks
  • Exhibition outcomes
  • Activations and installations
  • Residencies within our cultural venues
  • Workshops and public programming
  • Collaborations with other creatives

Application Process

Who can apply?

This program is available for creatives and artists who live, work or play in the Yarra Ranges.

How to apply

Read and understand the terms and conditions within the above information pack

Attend the Information Webinar, 7pm Thursday 5 September

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Collate your support documentation. View document checklist below

PDF format Checklist(PDF, 27KB)

Word format Checklist(DOCX, 32KB)

Test your links and attachments before submitting

Submit your application by 5pm Sunday 6 October

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Key dates

  • EOI opens 9am Monday 2 September 

  • Information webinar with the Regional Exhibitions Officer 7pm Thursday 5 September 

  • EOI closes 5pm Sunday 6 October 

  • Applications assessment by Panel early November 

  • Outcomes for applications notified via email Mid November 

  • Program commences February 2025 

Contact

Regional Exhibitions Officer, Creative Communities on (03) 9294 6515 or exhibitions@yarraranges.vic.gov.au


  
Example installations from previous Regional Exhibitions Program