Opportunities
Creative support grant 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.
Click on the link below to find out more and to download an application form.
Applications close 5 December 2025
Creative Support Grant Guidelines 2025-2026
Creative Support Grant Application 2025-2026
CITY OF ALBANY 2027 exhibition callouts
Applications are NOW OPEN 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.
Applications close 5 December 2025
Exhibition Callout 2027
Albany Town Hall - Floor Plan
Vancouver Arts Centre- Floor Plan
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.
Applications for the Artist in Residence Program 2027 are now open. Applications close 30th Jan 2026
APPLICATION AND MORE INFORMATION HERE
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.
Applications will be open from 12 January 2026 at https://artsandculture.albany.wa.gov.au/exhibitions-events/great-southern-art-award
Entries close 5pm, 6 March or whenever the maximum capacity of 120 entries is reached; whichever occurs sooner. This will be broken down into the first 80 in the 18 and over age group and the first 40 for the under 18 age group.
There are over $10,000 worth of prizes with multiple award categories for both youth and adults.
If you’re planning to enter the 2026 Great Southern Art Award or the Great Southern Youth Art Award, we encourage you to review the updated Terms and Conditions.
Please note that some details have changed for the upcoming awards.
You can view the full Terms and Conditions below:
VIEW FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS HERE
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.
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
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
Town Hall & Vancouver Arts centre Gallery volunteers
We are currently taking expressions of interest from people interested in volunteer opportunities in the Galleries. Please complete the below form and we will be in touch.
Web Forms - Town Hall & Vancouver Arts Centre Volunteer EOI
vac supported workshop program
Through its Supported Workshop Program, the Vancouver Arts Centre offers assistance to community groups, professional community arts workers and professional artists (including but not limited to visual arts, dance, music, film, media arts, literature etc.) to facilitate sustainable and autonomous workshop program initiatives and support the continued growth and development of arts and culture within the Great Southern Region.
Click on the link below to find out more and to download an application form.
Supported Workshop Program
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.
VAC Tutor Information + Application Form
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 Info + Application Form 2025/2026