2027 Chrissie Cotter Gallery Program

Program aims:

The program aims to:

• Provide a no-cost, commission-free venue for artist or community-run exhibitions
• Create professional development pathways and a public profile for emerging artists and curators
• Engage the local community and art lovers from across Sydney with a diverse showcase of contemporary Inner West visual arts practice.

EOI Dates:

Our 2027 exhibition program is selected through an annual Expression of Interest process.

Applications open Monday 17 August 9am and close Monday 14 September 3pm. 

Opportunity:

The exhibition space is offered free of charge, with no commission taken on artwork sales. Each artist is provided the space for a 3-week period which includes:

• Installation access
• Public exhibition period
• Deinstallation period

Successful applicants will:

• Install and deinstall their own exhibition.
• Staff the gallery during public opening hours.
• Hold a public opening event during the exhibition period.
• Pay a refundable bond of $200 before the exhibition commences.
• Only exhibit work by artists included in the original application unless prior approval is obtained from Inner West Council.
• Be responsible for exhibition-related costs, including events, staffing and artwork insurance.

Inner West Council will:

• Provide the gallery free of charge for a three-week exhibition period, with no commission charged on artwork sales.
• Promote exhibitions through Council's website, social media and other Council communication channels.
• Provide a safe, clean and well-maintained gallery space.
• Provide public liability insurance cover for the exhibition period.
• Supply a venue user guide and exhibitor agreement.
• Provide two parking permits for exhibiting artists.
• Provide a $500 or $1000 public program or accessibility stipend for artists to program public workshops, artist talks or demonstrations to deepen local audience engagement, or to support accessibility initiatives.

Accessibility: 

If you have any questions on this opportunity or the application process, please contact Council's Creative Programs team via creative.programs@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or call 02 9392 5000.