Exhibit
EOI 2026 NOW OPEN
EXHIBIT WITH US IN 2026
Now taking expressions of interest for our 2026 program. Applications for 2026 at Wester Gallery are now open. Whether you're emerging or established, now's the time to apply and be part of something exciting in 2026.-At Wester Gallery, we champion creative practices grounded in skill, craft, and authentic expression.
Rooted in the heart of Newcastle’s art community, Wester is a space where emerging and established artists alike are encouraged to exhibit, experiment, and connect.We’re currently inviting applications from artists, collectives, and curators working across all mediums. Whether you're planning a solo show or a group exhibition, Wester offers a range of unique gallery spaces to bring your vision to life.
•Gallery staff, exhibition installation and deinstallation assistance.
•Basic tools, ladder, hammers, drills etc. to return walls to their original state(if needed).
•Curatorial and opening night assistance.
•Supervised gallery and sales during opening hours and opening night reception(10am –3pm Wednesday to Friday, 10am–2pm Saturday). *times subject to change
•We require the artist to sit at least one day to meet potential clients. Advertised as ‘Meet the Artist’ on social media and via email.
•E-newsletter promotion through Wester’s extensive subscribed list.
•Handling of all sales and/or deposits with card facilities.
•Fully operated bar with provided alcohol and non-alcoholic refreshments provided (NO BYO).
•Bottled water.
•A standard catering package by our in-house caterer, Sea Salt & Sage catering. No outside catering allowed.
•Provide listing via the gallery website with professional photography for duration of physical exhibition and 1 moth afterward.
•Documentation of exhibition and archiving on gallery website for posterity
•Listing of various works via gallery stockroom (These are to be agreed upon by gallery and artist)
•Online listing and promotion through gallery’s Facebook and Instagramand other social media avenues.
•Curated playlist from featured on gallery’s Spotify account.
•Advertisement via popular press.
•Printed hard copy exhibition invitation, poster and flyer via our in-house designer for artist distribution.
•Flyer and Poster distribution.
•Limited number of booklet/price guides for opening reception night.
•Gallery designed online catalogue for ease of customer purchase.
•Quality lighting with high colour rendition.
•A-frame signage out front of gallery.
•Facilities for guests on opening night.
•Plinths - various sizes.1-week exhibition; opening Friday, running for 1 week (2 weekends) - $780
2-week gallery exhibition; opening Friday, running for 2 weeks (3 weekends) - $1450
3-week gallery exhibition; opening Friday, running for 2 weeks (4 weekends) - $2220
Prices above include hire, install and deinstall assistance.
All prices are GST exclusive.
The gallery takes 33% commission on all sales. (this includes GST) We recommend artist take this into account when pricing thei work.
We require artists, once their proposal has been accepted, to sign an artist agreement outlining artist and gallery's rights and responsibilities and pay hire fee deposit. *DEPOSIT IS NOT REFUNDABLE
In order to be considered for an exhibition at Wester Gallery we will need you to submit an exhibition proposal. This proposal should be a PDF document that includes the following:
- Up to 10 images of artworks indicative of those to be displayed (JPEG, clearly labelled, no single image larger than 500k).
- An Exhibition Statement outlining your plan for your proposed exhibition, including a description of artworks to be included and how space will be utilised.
- An Artist Statement outlining your current practice. Artists may also include their Curriculum Vitae or links to their website.
- Specification of desired time period or gallery spaces the artists wishes to exhibit in.
When you are ready to apply, please send your application to the email below.