YMCA HQ Gallery is currently looking for artists to exhibit in 2012. The gallery is free to hire for artists under 26 who earn less than $30,000 a year. Artist over 25 or who earn more than $30,000 a year, can also hire the space for a nominal $100.00 per week.
What you get
 This unique opportunity was made possible with sponsorship from YMCA and Healthway’s Drug Aware Youth Arts Unearthed program and offers artists a chance to exhibit their work with:
- Professional lighting
- A hanging rail
- Weekend openings
- Publicity
- Full time Monday-Friday gallery attendant
Previous exhibitions
Since opening in 2009, YMCA HQ Gallery has exhibited the work of more than 250 artists including shows by international artists such as Richard Wainwright and emerging WA artists such as award-winning children’s author and illustrator Briony Stewart.
 Past highlights include a Propel Youth Arts WA supported project ‘Here and Now’ by artist collective Viewfinder:6000. The ‘Here and Now’ exhibition saw the launch of an on-line photo essay seeking to inspire positivity amongst those adapting to and coping with change. A total of 18 young people from 14 countries were included in the exhibition, each sharing a current phase in their adjustment to life in Perth.
How to apply
If you are interested in exhibiting download the attached application form and email YMCA HQ Community Art Co-ordinator, Poppy van Oorde-Grainger at poppy.vog@ymca.org.au or call 9328 3221.
If your application is successful the following logos can be downloaded here:
YMCA Logo
Drug Aware Logo
Heathway Logo
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