Chrissie Cotter Gallery Program 2027

The Chrissie Cotter Gallery is a Council-owned public exhibition space. Since 1996 it has been supporting artists and curators to create, experiment, and share their practice with the local community. The exhibition program is selected via an annual expression of interest. Successful artists are provided the gallery space free of charge for a 3-week period, with no commission taken on artwork sales.

Applications close: 3pm (AEST), Monday 14 September, 2026
Need help? Call us during business hours on (02) 9392 5702 or (02) 9392 5784
Email: amylia.harris@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or belinda.walter@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.

• An exhibition summary
• Support material (combined in one document) - CV or short biographies of each of the participating artists/curators and 5-10 images of artworks proposed for the exhibition (with artwork credits)
• Details on any public programs you are proposing e.g. artist talks, workshops
• Budget - a breakdown of how you will use the $500/$1000 stipend for public programs or accessibility initiatives (quotes for any items over $500).

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• Disability access needs 
• Language barriers 
• First time applying for grants 

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Phone support: (02) 9392 5702 or (02) 9392 5784

Deaf or hard of hearing: Contact the National Relay Service on 1300 555 727 or visit their website, https://www.accesshub.gov.au/about-the-nrs/nrs-call-numbers-and-links 

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