Opportunities
Creative support grant - 2026-2027
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 $3000 for small arts activities, professional development for artists and arts workers and community capacity building activities.
Applications open 26 October and close on the 30 November 2026 at 8am.
This program will support activities that take place from 1 January 2027 to 30 June 2027.
Creative Support Grant Guidelines 2026-2027
Creative Support Grants Application 2026-2027
CITY OF ALBANY ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM 2028
The City of Albany Artist in Residence (AIR) program will facilitate annual artist residencies for up to six visiting artists.
The AIR program provides visiting artists with the opportunity to develop their practice through self-directed creative projects.
The City of Albany manages the Vancouver Arts Centre, Mary Thomson House Studios and Residency Cottage, the Albany Town Hall and the Albany Public Library.
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.
Applications for the Artist in Residence Program 2028 are now open. Applications close 30th November 2026
Artists in Residence Program 2028
city of albany 2028 Exhibition callout
Applications are now open for exhibitions at the Albany Town Hall and Vancouver Arts Centre in 2028.
This is a paid opportunity open to local, national and international artists.
Click on the link below to find out more and download the application.
Closing 30 October 2026.
Exhibition Callout 2028
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
SUPPORTED WORKSHOP PROGRAM
The Vancouver Arts Centre’s Supported Workshop Program assists community groups, professional arts workers and artists in delivering sustainable and independent arts initiatives across the Great Southern Region. Support includes discounted room hire, in-kind equipment hire and marketing assistance to promote workshops and strengthen the growth and development of local arts and culture.
Click on the link below for more information or to download the application.
Supported Workshop Program
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.
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.