In 2026, Canberra Contemporary is thrilled to offer one paid exhibition opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-led project through our inaugural Platform First Peoples Program. We invite applications from First Nations artists, curators, and artist collectives working across any contemporary visual arts practice.
We strongly encourage proposals that reflect diverse voices and experimental approaches, and that engage meaningfully with the context of Platform as a critical, community-engaged, and artist-led space.
Canberra Contemporary will provide the selected First Peoples Program exhibitor with:
$2,000 total financial support, including:
- $1,000 artist project fee
- $1,000 contribution toward travel, freight, accommodation
Applications close Friday 19 September, 5pm (AEST).
Visit the website to read the guidelines and submit online application.
Image: “Somewhere I’ve Been” exhibition opening (curated by Niamh Armstrong), CCAS Manuka (now Platform), 2024. Photos by Hilary Wardhaugh.
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