Call for Group Exhibitions
Lighthouse Arts is inviting expressions of interest
for group shows in our 2024 exhibitions program.
EOIs have now closed.
Lighthouse Arts, an initiative of the Hunter Writers’ Centre, is a multi-arts activation of the Nobbys-Whibayganba 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 10am and 4pm.
Available dates for exhibitions are:
- 4 May 2024 to 23 June 2024
- 29 June 2024 to 18 August 2024
- 24 August 2024 to 13 October 2024
- 19 October 2024 to 01 December 2024
- 01 February 2025 to 23 Mar 2025
Selection Criteria
Submissions will be assessed on the following qualities:
- Originality
- Theme or artistic concept
- Artists / communities involved
What Lighthouse Arts Provides:
Lighthouse Arts will assist you with:
- Installation assistance
- Stock frames
- Dedicated webpage on Lighthouse Arts & Hunter Writers’ Centre webpage
- Facebook Event Page
- Social media promotion in the lead-up and throughout exhibition dates
- Event invite
- E-newsletter promotions
- Media release creation and distribution
- Floor sheet
- Staff during exhibition hours
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 click on the link and complete the form, along with requested support material by 5pm Friday 22 March 2024
Required Information:
When completing your proposal be sure to include the following information:
- Contact details for exhibition lead: name, phone number, website (if applicable) and Instagram or social media handles (if applicable)
- Overview of group and artists involved, including experience of 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 exhibitions@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.
About Lighthouse Arts
Lighthouse Arts Newcastle is a multi-arts activation of the cottages on Nobbys-Whibayganba Headland that supports region’s unique creative arts culture. Lighthouse Arts offers writers and artist residencies, an exhibition space and the arts trading store. The initiative is led by the Hunter Writers’ Centre with support from Newcastle City Council, Create NSW and Port Authority NSW.