Who Can Apply
- Artists who live in Tasmania.
- Projects that have not been shown before.
- Individuals and groups can apply, as long as everyone meets the criteria.
What We Expect from Artists
- Experimentation in Art: Show creativity and innovation in your work.
- Critical Engagement: Think deeply about your art and what it means.
- Vision and Progression: Show growth and forward-thinking in your artistic journey.
Support and Mentorship
Exhibiting artists are to install their work themselves. Assistance is available in negotiation with the George Town Council staff. Artists are encouraged to give talks about their work while their exhibition is open.
Artist Fees and Insurance
- The George Town Council supports fairness in the arts and will pay loan fees to all artists exhibiting in this program. These fees are in line with NAVA (National Association for the Visual Arts) standards for small organisations (gallery spaces).
- Fees are paid once the exhibition is set up and a signed contract is returned.
- Public liability insurance may be required unless other arrangements are made. George Town Council strongly recommends all artists purchase NAVA Premium Plus membership and insurance.
How to Apply
- Application Form: Complete the form online.
- Project Proposal: Describe your intended exhibition in detail.
- Artist CV: Provide a one-page CV.
- Images: Submit up to 10 images of your recent artwork in jpeg format.
Exhibition Timeline
Exhibition One (January)
- Venue: Watch House Gallery
- Bump In: Friday, 10 January 2025 - Thursday, 16 January 2025
- Opening Event: Friday, 17 January 2025
- Exhibition Dates: Saturday, 18 January 2025 - Friday, 31 January 2025
- Bump Out: Saturday, 1 February 2025 - Thursday, 6 February 2025
Exhibition Two (February)
- Venue: Jim Mooney Gallery
- Bump In: Friday, 7 February 2025 - Thursday, 13 February 2025
- Opening Event: Friday, 14 February 2025
- Exhibition Dates: Saturday, 15 February 2025 - Friday, 28 February 2025
- Bump Out: Saturday, 1 March 2025 - Thursday, 6 March 2025
Exhibition Three (March)*
- Venue: Jim Mooney Gallery
- Bump In: Friday, 7 March 2025 - Thursday, 13 March 2025
- Opening Event: Friday, 14 March 2025
- Exhibition Dates: Saturday, 15 March 2025 - Friday, 28 March 2025
- Bump Out: Saturday, 29 March 2025 - Thursday, 3 April 2025
Exhibition Four (March)*
- Venue: Watch House Gallery
- Bump In: Friday, 7 March 2025 - Thursday, 13 March 2025
- Opening Event: Friday, 14 March 2025
- Exhibition Dates: Saturday, 15 March 2025 - Friday, 28 March 2025
- Bump Out: Saturday, 29 March 2025 - Thursday, 3 April 2025
* These two exhibitions and their openings will coincide.
Exhibition Five (May)
- Venue: Jim Mooney Gallery
- Bump In: Friday, 2 May 2025 - Thursday, 8 May 2025
- Opening Event: Friday, 9 May 2025
- Exhibition Dates: Saturday, 10 May 2025 - Friday, 23 May 2025
- Bump Out: Saturday, 24 May 2025 - Thursday, 29 May 2025
Exhibition Six (June)
- Venue: Watch House Gallery
- Bump In: Friday, 30 May 2025 - Thursday, 12 June 2025
- Opening Event: Friday, 13 June 2025
- Exhibition Dates: Saturday, 14 June 2025 - Friday, 27 June 2025
- Bump Out: Saturday, 28 June 2025 - Friday, 4 July 2025
Career Level Definitions
Early-Career Artist
An early-career artist, craftsperson or designer is in the initial stage of their professional career. Generally, they have reached a point beyond hobby activities, they may be undertaking, or have recently completed, specialised training or study and are actively committed to professional practice. This may mean they are pursuing new and varied opportunities, dedicating time to making and developing work, showing or performing in exhibitions and at events, increasing public and industry awareness of their practice and reputation, seeking representation and beginning to develop networks and collaborate creatively.
Paid work, such as commissions, project grants, performances, sales and exhibitions, is unlikely to be equivalent to full-time or continuous income.
Mid-Career Artist
A mid-career artist, craftsperson or designer has been developing an independent body of work and practice over a number of years, gaining recognition at a state and national level. This type of recognition can be achieved through public presentation of work, publication in magazines, online commentary such as essays and broad industry acknowledgement.
Their income may come solely from creative work, or it may be supplemented by teaching and other forms of income that complement artistic practice. This stage of a creative career will generally not follow a typical upward trajectory. There may be times of intensive and overlapping work periods followed by stretches of little to no project work. A variety of professional development activities and experimentation may take place as an artist navigates this time in their career.
Established Artist
An established artist, craftsperson or designer has reached a high level of achievement in their career, having created a substantial body of work and gained national and international acclaim for their contribution to their discipline and sector.
The market value of an established artist’s work is generally very high and may enable them to work at a slower pace and be more selective about what work they do and don’t undertake. Their practice and output are likely to be very recognisable and contribute to their prominence in the field.
