Art Exhibition and Acquisition Program
Supporting emerging Australian artists
At Hall & Wilcox, we believe creativity inspires connection. Since 2014, our Art Exhibition and Acquisition Program has supported emerging Australian artists and helped build a vibrant, evolving art collection displayed across our national offices.
Each year, we showcase bold, original work by early-career artists, bringing creativity, community and conversation into our workplace and beyond. By supporting unrepresented artists, we help new voices be seen, shared and celebrated.
The result is a unique and evolving collection that sparks daily connection among our people, clients and community.
We update this page when expressions of interest are open in specific cities and announce opportunities via our Linkedin, Instagram and Facebook pages.
How the program works
Each year, we invite emerging artists to exhibit across our national offices. Exhibitions feature a wide range of materials, perspectives and stories, curated to reflect Australia’s dynamic creative culture.
Program highlights:
- exhibitions are held in our offices across Australia, featuring selected artists from each local community
- exhibitions run for 6-8 weeks and are open to staff, clients and the public
- launch event where staff invite clients interested in art; each artist can invite up to five guests
- promotional material and a catalogue for each exhibition are provided by the firm
- one work from each exhibition is acquired for our permanent collection
- all exhibiting artists are eligible for the Hall & Wilcox Art Prize
Submit an expression of interest
We invite emerging Australian artists to express their interest in exhibiting with us.
Expressions of interest are open on a rolling basis by city. This page will be updated when opportunities are available and announcements will be shared via our Linkedin, Instagram and Facebook pages.
Eligibility criteria:
- not represented by a gallery or agent
- no more than two solo exhibitions to date
- all works included in the exhibition must be available for sale during the exhibition (all proceeds go to the artist)
All expressions of interest are reviewed by our internal Art Committee. Selected artists will be invited to participate in an exhibition and will automatically be considered for the annual Hall & Wilcox Art Prize.
Each year, one exhibiting artist is awarded the Hall & Wilcox Art Prize, recognising originality, technical excellence and the power of creative story telling.
Recent winners:
- 2024 | Briony McKenzie, Golden Hour
- 2023 | Jessica Skeen, Lore/Law
- 2022 | Siarn Staley, Edwina
- 2021 | Adrianna Smith, Electric Womb
Art Prize winner 2024
Pictured: Winning artwork – Briony McKenzie, ‘Golden Hour’
Art Prize winner 2023
Pictured: Winning artwork – Jessica Skeen, ‘Lore/Law’
Art Prize winner 2022
Pictured: Winning artwork – Siarn Staley, 'Edwina'
Art Prize winner 2021
Pictured: Winning artwork – Adriana Smith, 'Electric Womb'
Want to get involved?
Want to learn more about the program or be the first to hear about upcoming opportunities?
You can:
- Follow us on social media for updates
- Submit an expression of interest
- Get in touch with our team