Home Ground is back in 2019

Home Ground is back in 2019

Submissions are now being sought from artists wishing to take part in the HomeGround 2019 program at the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC), Dubbo.

This program provides emerging regional artists with the opportunity to exhibit in a high profile exhibition space, to work with a professional curator to extend their practice and to benefit from mentoring sessions on a range of possible areas.

Artists from Regional New South Wales are invited to submit a proposal that outlines their exhibition including ideas, concept or body of work and example images of work to support the proposal.

Successful applicants will work closely with the WPCC Curatorial team to realise their exhibition. Applications will be assessed in conjunction with the WPCC Exhibition Policy.

The aim of HomeGround is to provide the opportunity for artists to collaborate with a curator to develop their exhibition. Similarly the exhibition should be unique to the space and not contain only previously exhibited work.

It is a requirement of entry into this program that you have discussed your proposal with your respective Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO). For Arts Northern Rivers call 66214433. You are also welcome to discuss your application with a curator from the WPCC. A list of contacts is provided with this application form.

The partnership between the WPCC and Orana Arts Inc. sees the provision of opportunities specific to the development of professional practice in the visual arts and culture within the western region.

The Western Plains Cultural Centre is the largest centre of its kind in regional New South Wales, with large exhibition spaces, retail area, wet & dry studios, darkroom, research library and meeting rooms. The WPCC provides a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary art and ideas, and regional history and culture, both in practice and theory.

Applications open 20 August | Applications Close 19 October

Read more 

Image | Karen Golland, A Spell for Lost Things, install view, 2018