Lighthouse Arts

Lighthouse Arts is inviting expressions of interest for group shows in our 2026 exhibitions program. 

Lighthouse Arts, an initiative of the Hunter Writers’ Centre, is a multi-arts activation of the Whibayganba-Nobbys Headland cottages, and includes an exhibition space, artist residencies and an arts trading store.  

The exhibition space of Lighthouse Arts presents curated group exhibitions, shares compelling stories, and increases the visibility of various artistic communities.  

We welcome expressions of interest from artists, community groups and curators from all walks of life, and stages of artistic practice. We encourage applications from First Nations artists, d/Deaf and disabled artists, and artists of different genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. 

Each exhibition runs for eight weeks and is open on Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 4 pm, as well as on cruise ship days.  

Available dates for exhibitions are: 

• 28 January 2026 – 24 March 2026 

• 20 May 2026 – 14 July 2025 

• 15 July 2026 – 8 September 2026 

• 9 September 2026 – 3 November 2026 

Selection Criteria 

Submissions will be assessed on the following qualities: 

• Originality 

• Theme or artistic concept 

• Artists / communities involved 

• Suitability for site 

• Alignment with Lighthouse Arts values and goals 

What Lighthouse Arts Provides: 

Lighthouse Arts will assist you with: 

• Installation assistance 

• Dedicated webpage on Lighthouse Arts webpage 

• Facebook Event Page 

• Social media promotion in the lead-up and throughout exhibition dates 

• Event invite 

• E-newsletter promotions 

• Staff during exhibition hours 

• Labels for artworks 

What You Provide: 

• Curation of a group exhibition 

• Install and de-install of exhibition 

• Workshop and/or public event during the exhibition 

• Meet the artists event during the exhibition 

• We require artists, once their proposal has been accepted, to sign an artist agreement outlining artist and Lighthouse Arts’s rights and responsibilities. 

• Hunter Writers’ Centre takes a 30% commission on all artwork sales. This includes GST. 

To download a floor plan for Lighthouse Arts, click here. 

How To Apply: 

To apply, please complete the form at the bottom of this page by 5 pm Tuesday 16 December.

Required Information: 

When completing your proposal, be sure to include the following information: 

• Contact details for exhibition lead: name, phone number, email, website (if applicable) and Instagram or social media handles (if applicable) 

• Overview of group and artists involved, including the experience of the Exhibition Lead. Please include any social media handles if applicable. 

• Exhibition theme or artistic rationale – limited to one A4 page 

• Example images of works (up to 10 images 300dpi, 1-2MB) 

• Preferred date of exhibition 

We Are Here To Help: 

Please contact store@hunterwriterscentre.org if you would like to apply in another format. You can also contact us at the email above if you require any further information, or to discuss your application before you apply.