Gallery Program 2027 EOI

Installation view of 'Once Was' by Rebecca Wickham at photo access, 2026. Image: Eunie Kim

2027 Gallery Program

photo access invites artists and curators of all career levels to submit their work for consideration in our 2027 Gallery Program. This is an opportunity to showcase your work in a gallery with an established local and national profile, engaged audiences and a dynamic network of artists, curators and arts commentators.

About photo access

photo access is the Canberra region’s centre for contemporary photography, film, video and media arts. Located at the Manuka Arts Centre, we are a not-for-profit, member-based organisation fostering the creation, sharing and appreciation of photographic culture and photo-media practice.

Each year, photo access presents a program of exhibitions featuring local, national and international emerging and established photo-media artists, together with accessible public talks, events, performances and artist residencies that foster critical debate about, understanding of and engagement with image practice. We are home to the only publicly accessible darkroom in the region and support a vibrant community of makers working in contemporary darkroom and alternative photo-media processes.

Our Gallery Program

Our program aims to showcase works by contemporary artists, emphasising originality, conceptual strength, and experimental techniques across all forms of photographic image-making.

Successful projects will be curated into either a group show or a solo exhibition, depending on the strength, relevance, and context of the work. Selected artists will be given the opportunity to work closely with the photo access team to develop and realise their projects. Our experienced team will provide mentorship and logistical support, ensuring that your vision reaches its full potential.

Please find the Gallery floor plan here.

Key Dates

Applications close: 11pm Sunday, 30 August 2026. AEST. All applications must be submitted online using the application form below. Late applications will not be accepted.

We Provide

  • An artist fee of $600 plus 12% superannuation per artist or curator across both solo and group exhibitions
  • Assistance with the curation, installation, documentation and promotion of the exhibition
  • Basic exhibition catalogue
  • Media release and coordination of media enquiries
  • Design and distribution of invitations – printed invitations can be produced at the cost of artist
  • Opening event including food and drinks
  • Exhibition invigilation during gallery hours
  • After hours gallery protection by a back-to-base security alarm system
  • Sale of works and liaison with buyers

Install Considerations

  • Artists exhibiting at photo access are responsible for the installation and deinstallation of their exhibition. While we don’t have a dedicated install staff, our team will be available to assist and provide guidance where needed. We are committed to supporting participating artists and are happy to provide additional support to anyone with access requirements.
  • Install takes place from 10am Tuesday until 2pm Thursday of opening week.
  • Deinstall takes place from 4pm Saturday of the exhibition’s final day and must be finished by 10am Monday.

Exhibition EOI 2027

Submission applications

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Artist Details

Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Max. file size: 32 MB.
Your artist CV (no more than one page per artist).
Please provide a short bio for each artist involved in your exhibition.

Project Details & File Upload

Please provide a brief, one-sentence summary of your project. This concise overview will be used for the assessment panel and promotional purposes. (Max 50 words)
Provide a written account detailing the conceptual foundations of your proposed project. What is the underlying idea and framework? (Max 200 words)
Describe how your work will be physically installed in the gallery. Use clear and concise language. Bullet points are acceptable. You may submit sketches for complex setups as part of your support material. (Max 150 words)
Artists are encouraged to propose public programs, such as a workshop or artist talks, to take place during your exhibition. A public program is a great way to increase engagement with your work. Please note that ticketed workshops will be a paid opportunity for the artist. Please provide a brief description of any ideas you have for public programming at this stage. (Max 150 words)
Drop files here or
Max. file size: 32 MB, Max. files: 10.
    Provide up to 10 images of your recent work. Images MUST be high resolution JPGs, max 2MB each. Please name your files in the following format example: lastname_image01
    Provide a list of images including the title, medium, dimensions, and year of each work, ensuring each entry corresponds clearly to the uploaded support image files.