WTS Exhibitions Program offers:

• Up to $1,260 artist fee for a gallery exhibition.
• Superannuation contribution on top of the artist fee.
• A fully subsidised gallery space for the exhibition duration (including five-day install + one-day de-install)
• Guidance and support from our Director, Projects & Admin Support Officer, Curatorial Committee and Board in developing your professional practice.
• Access to and assistance with WTS equipment, tools and resources.
• Digital promotion of exhibition through the WTS website, social media platforms, e-newsletter and other online resources.
• Organisation of printing promotional material.
• Opening event drinks/catering provision and attendance.
• Coordination of artwork sales.
• Staffing of the gallery during weekday open hours (Wed-Fri 12-5pm).

Proposals will be assessed in relation to the following criteria:

Commitment: Demonstrated incubation of the proposal, and the applicants’ commitment to and capacity for its realisation.

Relevancy: Why Watch This Space? Why Mparntwe/Alice Springs, the Central Desert region, or the Northern Territory?

Amplification: Is the applicant/s’ voice one that is often heard? Is it a voice that we could be working to amplify?

Please note: Within our Creative Program we equally welcome and encourage proposals for projects that aren’t formal exhibitions, utilising either the gallery space or off-site locations for events and activities. Please use this form, call or email to discuss these proposals with the Director and Curatorial Committee.

SUCCESSFUL ARTISTS ARE REQUIRED TO:

• Install and de-install their own exhibition and provide the necessary hanging devices, screws, etc. (A fee is applicable if artist is unable to install/de-install in person without prior arrangement)
• Give WTS a 25% commission fee on all artwork sales.
• Invigilate the gallery on Saturdays 10-2pm.

FOR ARTISTS LIVING OUT OF TOWN:
Cover cost of own flights/travel, accommodation and freight of artworks.

Applications for the 2026 Creative Program are now open.

To apply, download this exhibitions application doc to use as a guide and email us a PDF of your application.

Contact wts@wts.org.au for any further questions you might have.