Upcoming Programming

The Western Sydney Creative Artist Commission is exciting annual award supporting the development and creation of new art by a Western Sydney* mid-career artistor artists’ collective brought to you by Western Sydney University.

The Commission will be awarded to an artist or artists’ collectives for the purpose of producing an ambitious new work, which will be presented as part of Western Sydney University’s 2027 exhibition program as a solo exhibition with a curated engaging public program to be presented in the Margaret Whitlam Galleries, located within the Parramatta South Campus on Dharug land.

It is envisaged that the exhibition would take place in the two riverside galleries – the small and long gallery, with an activation space on the Northern Side gallery. The interactive studio space is a key component of the Commission. It provides an opportunity for students, staff and the wider community to engage with art making and idea development.

The approach can be very open and flexible. For example, you may choose to:

• Present a series of workshops these could be delivered by you or other artists during the exhibition;
• Create a drop in space where visitors can produce their ‘own’ response;
• Host talks, panels or lives performances.

Key dates
Expression of Interest Open: 10 July 2026
Expression of Interest Close: 28 July 2026 11:59pm
Notification of successful applicant: 11 September 2026
Installation: 26 July – 6 August 2027
Exhibition Dates: 11 August – 21 October 2027

Payment Schedule

• $22,000 for the creation of a significant new artwork/s for the exhibition.
• $5,250 exhibition/performance fee which includes the loan of existing artworks/performances in addition to new works.
• $5,250 for concepts and delivery of an interactive studio space and associated exhibition public programme.