Expressions of Interest - Arts Local

Arts Local offers unique public exhibition spaces across Greater Dandenong. These public sites provide artists with opportunities to present digital, 2D and small-scale 3D artworks, engage diverse audiences, and bring creativity into everyday community spaces across the municipality.

Greater Dandenong invites artists of all backgrounds and career levels to submit an Expression of Interest to exhibit in one of our outdoor galleries in 2027-28 as part of our Arts Local program. This program supports artists in realising bold, engaging, and site-responsive artworks that reflect the diversity, stories, and creativity of our community. Selected artists will showcase their work in highly visible public spaces, reaching broad and varied audiences beyond traditional gallery settings.

We encourage proposals across all mediums, from emerging voices to established practitioners, including individuals, collectives, and community-led creative projects. The program offers professional development support, curatorial guidance, and a platform to expand your practice at scale.

You should consider applying if you are:

☐ An artist at any stage of your career — emerging, mid-career or established
☐ A creative practitioner working in 2D, 3D, written word, and digital
☐ Looking to share your work with diverse audiences beyond traditional gallery settings
☐ An individual artist, collective, or community-led creative project
☐ Interested in developing your practice through professional support and curatorial guidance 

How to apply

Applications close 11.59pm on 15 November 2026.

Submit your Expression of Interest addressing the below requirements via email to: arts@cgd.vic.gov.au. 

Read the Terms and Conditions and Specifications document for more information about entry requirements, exhibition space and assessment process.

• Name
• Email
• Telephone
• Suburb
• Connection to Greater Dandenong (if applicable)
• Artist bio (maximum 100 words)
• Artist Statement (maximum 100 words). What are the thematics and rationale behind your work?
• Links to website/socials/videos
• Upload minimum three images representative of your work (maximum 2MB each)

Greater Dandenong is committed to inclusivity and welcomes applications from artists of all cultures, abilities, and experiences. If you are interested in creating impactful work that connects with community in dynamic outdoor galleries, we encourage you to apply and be part of this exciting program.

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