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APPLY TO EXHIBIT
see the link below to access the calendar of peak dates
Apollo Bay Arts Inc. Gallery encourages and supports local and emerging artists by providing a quality, accessible and affordable gallery space. Rental fees remain as low as possible at $100 per week ($150 in peak times and on public holidays). A 10% contribution of sales (above $2000) is charged to help contribute to the costs of this volunteer-run space and overheads of Mech Hall. The application process aims to ensure that exhibited work is of a professional standard. Bookings are only accepted up to ten months in advance. A seasonal call-out will be issued for all peak periods, with applications assessed after the advertised close-off date. Peak Summer bookings are for a maximum of 1 week.
There are two main categories of exhibitions:
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Apollo Bay Arts Inc. Gallery Run Group Exhibitions
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Self-Managed Exhibitions: solo or group; workshops; other creative activities.
Gallery - Run Group Exhibitions
Group shows that are curated and run by the Gallery committee require participating artists to staff the gallery on a roster basis. These exhibitions are generally held during Melbourne Cup week and at other times between self-managed exhibitions. Each participating artist is required to contribute a fee to cover costs and pay 10% on sales if they help staff the space or 20% otherwise.
UPCOMING GALLERY-RUN Group Exhibitions
THEME: BEING, APOLLO BAY
Open to all. Exhibition runs during Melbourne Cup week and the Creative Otways Arts Trail weekend.
30 October - 7 November 2026
For all of the information and to check essential dates and times, read: TERMS & CONDITIONS
Applications are now CLOSED for this Open Call.
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THEME: GO WITH THE FLOW
April 30 - 2 May 2027
Part of Otway Ocean Flow Festival
Applications will open in March 2027
SELF - MANAGED Exhibitions
Self-Managed Exhibitions (Solo or group)
Individual artists, art groups or curators can apply to use the Gallery Space for Self-Managed Shows.
Exhibitors are responsible for their own printed materials, artwork design, exhibition set up and decommission, opening event, staffing and sales. The Gallery committee will provide guidance and support for new exhibitors, assist with marketing design if required, and promote your exhibition via our social media channels and website.
The Gallery must be open at a minimum on weekends between 11 am – 4 pm. Extra hours are at the discretion of the artist. We strongly encourage peak season exhibitions to be open each day of the booking.
It is the exhibitor's responsibility to staff the Gallery during gallery hours. Once gallery hours have been set and published, they cannot be changed (unless due to unforeseen emergencies). There is a refundable security deposit of $100 and exhibitors are requested to pay 10% on all sales above $2000 following your show.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an art gallery and may not be used as a 'shop'. Artworks are for display or sale and may not be advertised for 'discount' or in bulk. 'Merchandise' (commercially produced items and wares which are not unique artworks) can make up no more than 5% of the total work for sale and must be relevant to the exhibition.
See the essential links below: Application; Rental Guidelines; Code of Conduct, and the helpful Checklist For Exhibitors, which provides you with the step-by-step info around holding an exhibition in our space.
CONTACT:
If you have read through the information and forms on this page and still need some clarification, please email artsincgallery1@gmail.com