A new art gallery has emerged on the Perth art scene and it’s free! YMCA HQ Gallery, now in its second year, is free to hire by artists under 25 who are earning 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 and a;
- Full time Monday-Friday gallery attendant.
Previous exhibitions
In its first year the gallery hosted 21 exhibitions, including shows by international, critically acclaimed artists such Lluc Quaralt Caibes and Richard Wainwright. It also hosted shows by emerging local artists such as children’s author and illustrator Briony Stewart and artist collective Living in a Tree.
 A 2010 highlight included 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 an amateur, emerging and established artist wanting to exhibit download the attached application form and lemail YMCA HQ’s Manager, Stephen van Herpen at stephen.vanherpen@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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