Expressions of Interest
Want to exhibit with us?
We’re looking for emerging Australian artists to be a part of our national Art Exhibition and Acquisition Program.
This is a unique opportunity to showcase your work in a professional, high-visibility setting across our offices in major Australian cities.
When expressions of interest are open for your city, we’ll update this page and share announcements via our Linkedin, Instagram and Facebook pages.
Eligibility
To submit an expression of interest you must be:
- an artist currently residing in Australia, working in any medium
- not be represented by a gallery or agent
- have held no more than two solo exhibitions
All exhibited works must be available for sale, with all the proceeds going to the artist.
How to apply
Please email the following information to art.program@hallandwilcox.com.au
- your full name
- best contact number
- which city you’re interested in exhibiting in
- an artist statement, including:
- a brief description of your style and medium of work
- any particular artistic genre you identify with
- estimated wall size or space required for your works
- JPEG or PDF images of the work you plan to exhibit or examples representative of your current style
- indicative pricing of your works (recommend under $3000; sales are more likely when pieces are priced between $200 and $1000)
- details of hanging or displays requirements for your works
- confirmation that:
- you are not represented by a gallery
- you’ve had no more than two solo exhibitions.
Submit your expression of interest anytime. We review submissions when each state’s exhibition window opens.
Key things to know
Submissions are reviewed by our internal Art Committee. We are particularly interested in any artists who:
- would benefit from professional exposure
- explore unique materials or mediums
- respond to cultural or social contexts in their work
Selected artists may be invited to a briefing with our team before confirming participation.
What to expect if you’re selected
- you’ll exhibit 5-10 works at your local Hall & Wilcox office
- exhibitions usually last between 6-8 weeks (Newcastle approx. 1 week)
- we’ll host a launch event attended by staff, clients and your invited guests (up to five per artist)
- all artworks are for sale during the exhibition
- we provide promotional materials and assistance with transport and logistics, where required.
Artist obligations
If selected, you’ll be expected to:
- deliver works the week before the exhibition
- provide all images, pricing and catalogue information promptly for the production of promotional materials
- ensure all works are ready for display (ie dry, fitted with D rings suitable for hanging with the office’s wire and hooks tracking system)
- pack your works for safe transport to and from the exhibition
- attend the launch event and be prepared to speak briefly about your work.
About the Hall & Wilcox Art Prize
The Hall & Wilcox Art Prize is a national award given annually to one emerging Australian artist.
The winning artwork is selected from a pool of finalists, one from each exhibition held across our offices nationwide, and is chosen based on originality, technical excellence and creative impact.
The prize is award by our Art Committee, with the winner announced the following year.
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'
