Ararat Gallery TAMA has opened up expressions of interest to artists who are interested in exhibiting their work in either of two community art spaces: the Community Wall and Barkly Street Laneway.
The Community Wall is situated in the Gallery foyer, directly opposite the front doors. It is a highly visible and easily accessible exhibition space with high levels of visitation. As the Gallery also houses the Ararat & Grampians Visitor Information Centre, Community Wall exhibitions are the first artwork that a diverse mix of visitors see.
The Barkly Street Laneway exhibition space is located in the laneway between Lyle Eales and The Reject Shop on Barkly Street, and the K-Hub carpark. Also highly visible and accessible, it receives an excellent level of passing foot traffic; during the installation of exhibitions by TAMA staff, passing pedestrians often stop to ask questions or to comment on the exhibition space.
Both of these spaces are dedicated to showcasing projects by artists and community groups based within or with links to the municipality of Ararat Rural City Council.
The expression of interest period is open from 15 April 2025 until 3 June 2025. Completing the application form does not guarantee your exhibition proposal will be selected, but TAMA will notify applicants of the outcome of their expression of interest by 10 July 2025. Please note that TAMA programs exhibitions up to one year in advance.
"We're incredibly proud of the way the Community Wall and Barkly Street Laneway have activated greater exposure for our local artists," says Ararat Rural City Council Mayor, Cr Jo Armstrong. "These spaces have not only provided valuable opportunities for artists and community groups working across many different mediums to showcase their work, but they enhance the artistic vibrancy of our township. Our TAMA staff consistently plan top-quality programs for these spaces, and you could be part of the upcoming schedule!"
