Exhibit at Coral Street

2024 Exhibition Proposals

Please note that Expressions of Interest for the 2023 Coral Street Art Space Exhibition Program have now closed. Expressions of Interest for the 2024 program is now open until 5pm Thursday 30 May 2024.

2024 Exhibition Proposal Form

If you wish to speak to someone regarding an exhibition proposal please contact Mia Stocks via email arts@victor.sa.gov.au.

The Coral Street Art Space Exhibition Program aims to:

  • Provide high-quality, diverse arts experiences for local audiences

  • Assist regional artists to profile and explore new work

  • Support artists to engage and collaborate with the community

  • Facilitate learning and discussion about issues relevant to the community

Exhibition Proposals are considered against the following criteria:

  • Suitability - the exhibition is suitable for the intended purpose of Coral Street Art Space

  • Committed Practice - the artist/s can demonstrate a prior exhibition record, and/ or can demonstrate prior commitment to their arts practice

  • Concept - the concept or key thematic idea for the exhibition is clear, well considered and innovative

  • Relevance - the proposed exhibition is relevant to local themes or issues and/or connects with Council strategies and goals.

  • Connection – the proposed exhibition has considered meaningful engagement activity as part of their proposal

The Opportunity

There have been so many talented artists, curators and groups wanting to share their work and ideas within the Coral Street Art Space.

We are currently seeking proposals from artists, groups and curators who would be interested in exhibiting their work in the Coral Street Art Space in 2024.

2024 Exhibition Proposal Form 

The Space

If you haven’t been to Coral Street Art Space recently we strongly suggest to come visit and see the great changes we’ve made before considering an exhibition.

Rationale/ Theme

In your proposal we ask for you to provide a rationale/ theme to your work. We would like to program artists, works and exhibitions that explore the environment, community and history of the Fleurieu Peninsula. We are also interested in proposals that address and challenge perceptions of identity and power and that offer a diverse and inclusive world view.

Every year we try to program exhibitions to complement local and national observance / event such as NAIDOC Week, Youth Week, History Month, SALA, Fringe. If you believe your exhibition complements any of these (or other) events please include that in your proposal and nominate for the relevant date.

What we provide

  • A site plan of the space, basic equipment for hanging and display and audio / visual equipment including fixed and moveable projectors

  • 1-3 days (business hours only) for installation facilitated by gallery designer and artist Chris Summer.

  • 1 day for de-installation

  • Promotion of the exhibition and associated events on the website and social handles

  • A simple opening event

  • A sales outlet

  • Available CSAS volunteers to assist during the exhibition

Please note

  • Completion of the application form does not guarantee that your request will be approved.

  • Applications will be presented to the City of Victor Harbor’s Arts and Culture Advisory Group for consideration.

  • The Arts and Culture Advisory Group will select applications that best meet the Exhibition Programming Guidelines and that offer our annual program a balanced representation of local community groups/artists alongside visiting and touring exhibitions/artists .

  • Coral Street Art Space retains a 30% commission on all works sold

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