Exhibitions - Apply

The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) offers an exhibition program comprised of solo and group exhibitions featuring local, national and international artists initiated by PICA's curator, festival projects, our annual Hatched National Graduate Show, touring exhibitions and a project selected through a competitive proposal process which is open to Australian and international curators and artists.

Proposals may be submitted to PICA at any time during the year.

Exhibition guidelines

PICA is a leading contemporary art institution and unique exhibition space. PICA's exhibitions take place in the Central Galleries on the ground floor, and the Westend Gallery and the Screen Space, both on the second floor. Exhibition periods are approximately 8 weeks in duration. PICA's galleries vary dramatically in terms of available wall and floor space, natural light and atmosphere. It is crucial that interested curators and artists review our floor plans and current programming for an insight into PICA's physical scale and programming objectives and carefully assess the suitability and feasibility of their project prior to submission.

PICA First Floor
PICA Ground Floor

PICA seeks to present work that:

  • reflects a contemporary approach;
  • is contemporary and critical;
  • is conceptually refined;
  • is experimental and innovative;
  • pursues new media and ideas;
  • exhibits technical innovation and excellence.
  • presents ambitious visual arts practices
PICA's exhibitions are programmed in the ground floor galleries, Westend Gallery and Screen Space. Other spaces throughout the building are also used for exhibitions from time to time. Exhibition periods are approximately 8 weeks in duration, with openings on Wednesday evenings.

Proposals must include the following:
    No more than two A4 pages with a project description clearly outlining:
  • The name and contact information of the applicant
  • The premise of the exhibition
  • The artist/s involved
  • The nature / media of the work proposed
  • A list of technical and spatial requirements for the exhibition
  • The objective or motivation for presenting the exhibition at PICA
  • The preferred period of exhibition

Biographies or CVs of the individuals involved in the exhibition (artists, curators, writers
Related catalogues, articles, press or support material

10-15 images for proposed solo exhibitions or a minimum of four images per artist for proposed group exhibitions
Images may be submitted digitally on a disc, or printed in hard copy in full colour. All images must be clearly labelled with artist's name, title of work, date, medium and dimensions.

A show reel and/or appropriate media for multimedia, video or performance work are also accepted. Artists who wish to submit additional material such as catalogues and reviews may do so. Please include a stamped self-addressed envelope if support material can be returned to you.

Please send all applications in hardcopy (emailed submissions are not accepted) to:

Leigh Robb
Curator
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
GPO Box P1221
Perth WA 6844
Australia