Artist Call Out For Golden Spaces 2026 Summer Exhibition
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About this tender
Artists from across Golden Plains and surrounding regions are encouraged to exhibit their artworks at the Golden Spaces 2026 Summer Exhibition, with Expressions of Interest (EOI) open now. Golden Spaces is a free, community-based program offering group art exhibitions across three locations: the Bannockburn Cultural Centre, The Well at Smythesdale and the Golden Plains Civic Centre. This exciting initiative celebrates and promotes the talent of artists from across the Shire and surrounding regions, increases access to the arts for the community within a local setting, and provides professional development opportunities for both emerging and established artists. The 2026 Summer Exhibition marks the seventh exhibition in the series. The 2025 Summer Exhibition is currently on display at The Well in Smythesdale and the 2026 Winter Exhibition is now on display at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre. EOIs are open until 5pm, Monday 31 August 2026 and can be completed at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/golden-spaces. At the conclusion of the EOI period, successful artists will be notified, and the 2026 Summer Exhibition will be launched at the Twilight Market in December 2026. The exhibition will be on display for 12 months rotating between the Bannockburn Cultural Centre, The Well at Smythesdale and the Golden Plains Civic Centre. For further information, contact Council's Arts, Culture & Heritage team at golden.spaces@gplains.vic.gov.au or call 5220 7111.
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