Exhibiting at Warwick Art Gallery
Artists and groups are invited to submit an application to exhibit at any time. The Management Committee of Warwick Art Gallery Inc. assesses applications at regular meetings and designs an annual program that is balanced, diverse and inclusive.
We have three exhibition spaces - the MAIN gallery, FOYER gallery and our NEW gallery located in part of the old Visitor Information Centre.
Current vacancies in our exhibition program (updated 17 September 2018):
MAIN gallery (Approximately 50 running metres plus temporary wall options)
14 May – 27 June 2020
FOYER gallery (7 running metres)
14 May – 27 June 2020
ORANGE WALL gallery (9.5 running meters)
20 Feb – 4 April 2020
9 April – 23 May 2020
28 May – 11 July 2020
CLICK HERE to download our exhibition application
Become A Member
By becoming a member of Warwick Art Gallery you assist us to achieve our objective to provide excellent exhibitions and opportunities for our community.
Benefits of Membership
- Members receive a quarterly newsletter by post or email
- Members receive invitations to exhibition openings at Warwick Art Gallery. We have an exhibition changeover every 4 - 6 weeks. Openings are free to attend and offer an opportunity to meet other supporters of the arts in our community.
- Members can nominate to be on the Management Committee.
- Members are exempt from site fees for artist markets held at Warwick Art Gallery.
- Members receive a gallery membership card, offering entry at concession prices to selected major exhibitions at Queensland Art Gallery (please check first, as this may not apply to all exhibitions).
By paying membership you are supporting the arts in regional Queensland. Thank you!
Volunteering
Warwick Art Gallery volunteers support the permanent staff in the following key positions.
Desk Duty: Light reception duties including but not limited to greeting visitors, exhibition surveillance, providing information on exhibitions, visitor statistics, phone enquiries, mail processing and sales (receipting and using EFTPOS). Basic computer skills are desirable but not essential.
Exhibitions Team (setting up/dismantling): Assisting with travelling exhibition condition reporting, handling artworks, dismantling exhibitions and packing crates. Qualifications, experience or training in visual art is essential.
Functions Team: Helping with food preparations and serving, taking photographs and general hospitality tasks.
Education Team: Assisting with our children's club and art classes.
Yarnbombing team : A year long activity where the participants work towards creating exhibitions and decorations for the Jumpers and Jazz in July festival.
You can pick up a Volunteer's Application at the Art Gallery or download and print one here
Children's Art Club
Our children’s club, The Buds Club, provides information and art opportunities for families in the region.
BUDS Club members receive a quarterly newsletter. To sign up for our newsletters please click this link Newsletter Signup
Open Studio
YOUTH ART OPEN STUDIO 2019
When: Every Wednesday afternoon after school. 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Cost: $2 each week
Ages: 6 to 14 years (parent/guardian are required to stay with child). Younger children need to be very motivated to learn new skills and have a genuine love of art.
DON’T MISS OUT - PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED AND IN HIGH DEMAND. IT IS PREFERRED THAT CHILDEN ATTEND FOR A FULL TERM (8 CLASSES). We prefer that children attend every class so that we can work on developing their skills and opportunities to express ideas. We do, however, understand if other commitments mean they have to skip a week or two. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone reception to book.
Download the registration form here (one for each child please)
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"Getting Real" These classes will explore the formal techniques that help with creating realistic artwork. We will look at perspective, tone, shadows, colour blending and how to use good quality materials and papers. This term will suit children and teenagers who like to draw realistically and who like tidiness. |
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"Getting Messy" These classes will explore different messy mediums such as paint, watercolour, pastels, ink and charcoal. This term will suit children and teenagers who like to cut loose and have fun, who enjoy the unexpected results of experimentation. |
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"Getting Whimsical" These classes will explore using the imagination to create fantastic scenes and characters. We will learn about designing cartoons and animations. We will experiment with technical mediums such as ink and markers. This term will suit children and young adults with a vivid imagination who love to draw the same theme and create complex stories in their artwork. |
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"Getting Shape" These classes explore working in three dimensions. We will create artworks using construction, texture and form. This term will suit children and teenagers who like using glue and who enjoy the possibilities of found objects, recycling and craft materials. |
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| 27 February | 15 May | 28 August | 30 October | |||
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| 27 March | 12 June | 27 November |
