Emerging Artists: 4 Studios - 1 Space

The event will give 4 emerging artists (under 40 years of age) the opportunity to showcase their work in a 'pop up studio space' as part of Arts Connect Inc's Open Studios Sunshine Coast 2025.

As part of the day participants would be encouraged to create work / do demonstrations as part of engaging the visitors to the event. Artists will need to bring along their own art materials.

LOCATION:
Caloundra Regional Gallery - Art Annexe  
DATE:
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 24 AND 25
TIME:
10am - 2pm
COST: FREE
ARTISTS:  4 emerging artists under 40 years

What would be provided for artists use
Each artist will have access to 2 x fold up tables / black table clothes / 2 chairs, some display area and a bench easel for demonstration purposes.

Artwork Sales: If artists want to sell work they can sell directly to visitors – no commission required for the gallery (Note: float and square card reader would be the responsibility of the artist).

Bump In / Set Up : from 9am on the Saturday morning, vehicles can be parked in the alley way for unloading and then need to be moved out once unloaded.
Studio displays will need to be set up by 10am – bump in and drop off of works and materials can be arranged in the alley and loading zone behind the gallery – with bollard temporarily removed- same for pick-up collection on Sunday afternoon.
All displays will need to be packed down and stored in the Gallery Artroom on Saturday afternoon from 2pm and set-up again on Sunday morning. Arrive on Sunday at 9.30am to allow time to set-up display areas.

Bump Out / Pack up:
from 2pm – 3pm on Sunday afternoon, Sunday, May 24.

Parking:
All day free parking is available in the carpark opposite the new Library, entrance via Nutley Street however please note Sunday’s are busy due to the Caloundra markets. It is recommended to arrive early or other off-street parking may be available in surrounding streets.

Please note: The Gallery will not be responsible for any loss or damage to artists’ work.

As the Art Annexe isn't entirely waterproof, please not if poor weather during the event - it maybe cancelled.

If you are an artist and would like to be considered for this opportunity please complete the expression of interest form below by Wednesday, February 19.

Expression of Interest

Expression of Interest to be considered for one of four 'Pop Up Studio Spaces at the Open Studios event at the Caloundra Regional Gallery May 24 and 25 2025
Maximum 100 words
Maximum 100 words
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.
Please upload a minimum of three (3), maximum of seven (5) images of your work.