A dedicated free creative space for local creatives of all disciplines to show, develop, exhibit and present new and experimental works has opened in Wyndham.
The Annex space, located next to Wyndham Art Gallery, offers artists a space to present visual and digital art exhibitions, installations and performing arts presentation including music, workshops, spoken word, poetry and sound design.
Wyndham city’s creative city portfolio holder, Cr Marcel Mahfoud, said: “Interested creatives are encouraged to apply through an expression of interest process with applications assessed by a panel including arts workers, local artists and council officers.
“It’s a fabulous and exciting opportunity for local creatives to be able to test ideas in a supported way and showcase their works to the community.
“It is also a collaborative space which encourages networking with other creatives.
“Wyndham City has a robust public arts program that support local artists, at different stages of their careers, to exhibit visual art.
“This is the first-time Wyndham City is offering a free, supported multi-arts space specifically for early and mid-career artists, that focuses on work that is experimental and in a testing phase. This demonstrates our commitment to invest in and build the capacity of local creatives.”
Council will provide the space for an agreed period with a supported exhibition opening event, curatorial support, installation support, marketing and promotion support. Creatives will be assessed and receive feedback to support their project’s development and artistic growth.
Applications for The Annex are open until Thursday, June 15 for exhibition or presentation in the space between July 2023 and February 2024.
Details: trish.carlon@wyndham.vic.gov.au, www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/the-annex
