Opportunities

DISPLAY YOUR ART AT THE VAC - Art on the Wall Project

The Vancouver Arts Centre Art on the Walls project has expanded and is now open to all visual artists in the Great Southern Community aged 18 years and over. 

The Art on the Walls project aims to support and promote the work of Great Southern artists both emerging and established by giving them the opportunity to display their work in the Arts Centre and assist them with artwork sales (should they wish to list their work for sale).

2D and 3D works are both welcomed.

Click on the link below to find out more. 

Art on the Walls

BECOME A TUTOR AT THE VANCOUVER ARTS CENTRE

The Vancouver Arts Centre is committed to activating the centre by offering a range of creative workshops and classes for children and adults including regular term classes, school holiday workshops and a range of one-off day and weekend workshops throughout the year. Applications are open year-round to artists with experience in delivering group classes offering instruction and tuition in various art techniques using a wide range of mediums.

Click on the link below to find out more and to download an application form.

Workshop Tutor Application

LIVE @ THE TOWN HALL CALLOUT FOR PERFORMERS 2026-2027​

If you’re a indie/original act and want to apply to be on the lineup, please register your interest here https://www.cityofalbanyevents.com/town-hall-live 

The ongoing Live @ the Town Hall series is programmed by the City of Albany to support and showcase a thriving local original live music scene.

BOX OFFICE STORE SUPPLIERS

Want to stand out as one of Albany’s most popular artists or artisans?
Become part of Albany Town Hall’s Box Office Artisan Store and sell your work here today.  Artistic products from all genres of creativity are welcome and encouraged.

Click on the link below to download your application or contact the Arts and Culture team at [email protected] for more information.

Box Office Store Supplier Application

The Pharmacy Art Store Suppliers

Attention Great Southern artists, designers and makers. The Pharmacy Art Store, located in the Vancouver Arts Centre, is seeking creative talents to showcase their work and join our vibrant creative community. We welcome art, creative products, and art supplies from all genres. Applications are accepted at any time.

Click on the link below to download your application or contact the Arts and Culture team at [email protected] for more information.

The Pharmacy Art Store Application + Information

vANCOUVER ARTS CENTRE STUDIO HIRE

Applications are open throughout the year for Vancouver Arts Centre & Mary Thomson House Artist Studio Hire.

The VAC and MTH have 10 artist studios available for hire to the local arts community. Studios are provided to enable artists the opportunity to develop their artistic practice and professional career in a secure and stable environment. The VAC supports artists at any stage of their career and encourages an intergenerational mix of applications. 

Click on the link below to find out more and to download an application form.

Studio Hire Application

CITY OF ALBANY 2027 exhibition callouts

Applications closed for the 2027 Vancouver Arts Centre and Albany Town Hall Exhibition Callout.

Click on the link below to find out more and to download an application form.

CLOSED 5 December 2025

CITY OF ALBANY ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM 2027

The City of Albany Artist in Residence (AIR) program is managed by the Arts and Culture team. Self-contained accommodation is provided at Mary Thomson House next to the Vancouver Arts Centre 1km form the Albany CBD. We have seven residency timeframes available in 2027. 

 The AIR program provides visiting artists with the opportunity to:

  • develop their practice through self-directed creative projects
  • to share skills and exchange knowledge with the Albany creative community
  • to develop professional networks within the region
  • to contribute to wider community engagement with the arts
  • to discover and share the rich Great Southern heritage and environment
  • to contribute to raising the profile of Albany as a creative city.

CLOSED 30th Jan 2026 and will reopen again in 2027. 

GREAT SOUTHERN ART AWARD 2026

Artists are invited to submit entries for the upcoming Great Southern Art Award. This exhibition will be presented over both floors of the Albany Town Hall during the 2026 Easter period. Celebrating creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence within our region, this award offers a professional platform for artists to showcase their talent to a wider audience. The award is open to established, emerging and young artists who reside in the Great Southern. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or just beginning your creative journey, we welcome diverse perspectives and practices in all visual art forms.

Entries have now closed. 

MARITIME EXHIBITION 2026 

Artists were invited to submit work responding to the maritime environment. From the vastness of the open ocean to the nuances of coastal life, this exhibition seeks artworks that explore and interpret the beauty, power and mystery of the sea. All members of the creative community aged 16 years and over are encouraged to submit entries.

Only the first 70 entries will be accepted for the Maritime Art Exhibition 2026 which will be held at the Vancouver Arts Centre.

EXHIBITION 2-30 July 2026 | Vancouver Arts Centre

Entries have now closed. 

Creative support grant - rOUND #2 2025-2026

The City of Albany's Creative Support Grants provide the opportunity for individual artists, (including but not limited to visual arts, design, writing, performance, music, film and photography) art groups, community groups and community organisations to apply for support to assist with small scale creative initiatives.

Creative Support Grants are small grants up to $1500 for small arts activities, professional development for artists and arts workers and community capacity building activities.

CLOSED 13 March 2026

This program will support activities that take place from 1 March 2026 to 30 June 2026.

SOUTHERN ART and craft trail- callout 2026

The Southern Art and Craft Trail is a significant and much-anticipated event on the region’s cultural calendar, showcasing the creativity and talent of local artists.

Applications are now invited from artists wishing to exhibit and sell their work as part of the 2026 Trail. This is an outstanding opportunity for both emerging and established artists to present their practice to a broad and engaged audience. Mediums may include painting, printmaking, textiles, pottery, and a diverse range of craft and visual art practices.

For 2026, the main gallery at the Vancouver Arts Centre will be divided into four exhibition spaces. This new format provides enhanced opportunity for emerging and established artists to present a cohesive body of work within a professional gallery context.

The dates for the 2026 Southern Art and Craft Trail were 26 September - 11 October 2026. 

The Vancouver Arts Centre continues to be one of the most sought-after venues on the Trail, offering exceptional exposure within a dynamic cultural environment.

CLOSED 18th April 2026. 

temporary exhibition opportunities - expression of interest

The City of Albany is excited to offer Temporary Exhibition Opportunities in partnership with the Albany Entertainment Centre & Albany Regional Airport. Exhibition spaces across Albany are limited and in high demand. In response to this demand the City’s Arts & Culture team have secured these two high profile exhibition spaces for 2026. Through these partnerships we aim to further support and promote the work of local artists both emerging and established by giving them more opportunities to display and sell their work.

CLOSED 17 April 

Exhibition timeslots: 3 x 6 week timeslots between May and September 2026

A fee of $250 incl GST is payable by the selected artist(s) for each exhibition timeslot.