Groundwork Exhibition Program Applications

Applications Open Now

Groundwork Exhibition Program 2025 is a visual arts program designed to build artists skills in developing exhibitions in the City of Melton. It provides opportunities for locally connected emerging artists, curators and artist groups to display collections in prominent exhibition venues without paying hire fees, and with access to mentoring, support and advice from the Melton City Council’s Arts Team.

We  welcome applications from exhibitors who can demonstrate a committed arts practice, and who seek to explore a well-considered concept that is relevant and/or connected to the community. While our community arts venues are most suited to two-dimensional work, we also welcome a limited number of other exhibition formats, including digital, 2D work, wall installations and more.

We are currently seeking applications for exhibitions that can be developed and delivered between February 2025 - and February 2026, in Melton City Council’s two community exhibition venues:

  • Melton Library and Learning Hub
  • Melton Civic Centre
      
Application Details

Download the Groundwork Exhibition Guidelines(PDF, 622KB)

1:1 Application Support (Online)
Once you have developed ideas for your application, 30 minute 1:1 sessions are available with the Melton Arts team. Please note that access to this session requires acknowledgement you have read the Exhibition Guidelines [Link] and prepared your draft submission. Where: Online
Please contact Kate Bonser at artsandculture@melton.vic.gov.au to book a time.

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians, people who are Deaf and/or disabled, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age and LGBTIQ+ people.

Apply Here 

For all enquiries, get in touch with us at artsandculture@melton.vic.gov.au or call 9474 7200 to speak with the Arts & Events team.

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