Kingston Arts is an exciting arts venue and gallery space that exhibits the work of emerging to established arts practitioners from across our municipality, Victoria and interstate. We present a dynamic contemporary art program for Kingston residents and wider Melbourne audiences.
We are currently accepting expressions of interest for artists looking to exhibit in 2026. Successful applicants will receive a $1,150 artist fee, curatorial and installation support, ongoing assistance to ensure a smooth exhibition, and more.
We are looking for applicants across all fields of contemporary art, including sculpture, installation, moving image, painting, drawing, textiles, digital media, sound, photography, and live art. We encourage applications from artists of diverse backgrounds, across all spectrums of ability, age, cultural background, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Exhibition spaces
Kingston Arts has three Gallery spaces: G1 and G2 located at Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin – in the old Moorabbin Council Chambers c. 1930; and G3 , located at Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale.
In addition, we have two outdoor art spaces: The BRIDGE external projection space next to Kingston Town Hall, and a new Lightbox gallery outside Kingston Arts Centre and City Hall, Moorabbin.
How to apply
Before applying, please read the exhibition info pack, which contains essential information on the exhibition opportunities, what documents you will need to submit, as well as assessment criteria.
Submissions are open between Thursday 31 July, 2025, 9am and Sunday 7 September 2025, 11:59pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
If you have any accessibility requirements, need assistance with your application, or have any questions, please contact: visualart@kingston.vic.gov.au.
Image credit: Generations: connections to Country exhibition celebration, 2025.
Featuring Maree Clarke’s The Long Journey Home (2024). Photograph by Josh Deane.
