Kingston Arts is inviting artists to submit expressions of interest to exhibit in our 2026 program. We present a vibrant year-round program of contemporary art across three indoor galleries, an outdoor Lightbox Gallery, and The BRIDGE projection space. Emerging and established artists from all backgrounds and disciplines are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Before applying, please click on the following link to read the exhibition info pack which contains essential information on available exhibition specs, what documents you will need to submit, as well as assessment criteria.
Apply here
IMPORTANT DATES
Applications open: Thursday 31 July, 2025, 9:00am
Applications close: Sunday 7 September 2025, 11:59pm
Artists selected: late September - early October 2025.
Successful artists will be notified: late October - early November 2025.
Accessibility and Support
If you need assistance accessing or completing the online form, or require the information in an alternative format, please get in touch at visualarts@kingston.vic.gov.au
About Kingston art's Exhibition Program
Kingston Arts presents a dynamic exhibition program across indoor and outdoor gallery spaces, showcasing emerging and established artists from across Victoria and beyond. We support a broad range of contemporary practices and encourage proposals from artists and curators of all backgrounds and disciplines.
Successful applicants for the exhibition program receive:
- $1,150 artists fee (per exhibition space, paid to the artist)
- Curatorial and installation support
Who Should Apply
We welcome proposals from artists and curators working in: sculpture, installation, moving image, painting, drawing, digital media, sound, photography, printmaking, live art and interdisciplinary practices.
Artists of all abilities, ages, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations are encouraged to apply.
Our Gallery Spaces
Kingston Arts offers five indoor and outdoor gallery spaces for exhibiting contemporary art:
- G1 and G2 galleries: Located at Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin
(Click links above to view floorplans)
- G3, gallery: Located at Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale.
(Click links above to view floorplan)
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The BRIDGE: An external projection space, visible each night at Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin.
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A new OUTDOOR GALLERY: Illuminated lightboxes outside Kingston Arts Centre, showcasing artwork 24/7.
Applicants can nominate their preferred Gallery space/s, however successful applicants may be matched to an alternative space based on the scale and nature of their proposed work. Group applications may propose to use more than one space (and therefore be eligible for the combined artist fee for each space) if your exhibition requires more room.
Applicants are encouraged to visit Kingston Art's exhibition locations prior to submission:
Kingston Arts Centre (G1 & G2)
979–985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin VIC
Open Wed-Sat, 11am-4pm
(except for public holidays and install periods)
G1 gallery featuring artworks by Madi Mercer, 2025. Photo by Gianna Rizzo
and G2 Gallery featuring group exhibition 'Generations: Connections to Country' 2025. Photo by James Henry
Shirley Burke Theatre (G3)
64 Parkers Road, Parkdale VIC
Open Wed-Sat, 11am-4pm
(except for public holidays and install periods)
G3 gallery featuring 'Plastic Problems' exhibition featuring artworks by Bayley Arts artists and Carolyn Cardinet, 2025. Photo by Bayley Arts.
The BRIDGE
Kingston City Hall, 979–985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin VIC
Operating 5pm to 7am each night except install periods
(visible sunset to sunrise)
The BRIDGE featuring videos from the ''Tidal Volume' series by Jarra Karalinar Steel, 2025. Photo by Josh Deane
Outdoor Lightbox Gallery
979–985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin VIC
visible 24/7, except install periods
Detail of The Long Journey Home series, 2024 by Maree Clarke in two Kingston’s new outdoor lightboxes, 2025. Photo by Josh Deane
Main image credits: Generations: connections to Country exhibition celebration, 2025. Featuring Maree Clarke’s The Long Journey Home (2024). Photograph by Josh Deane.