The Gallery

2024 Exhibition Submissions are now closed.

We welcome exhibition proposals from artists and curators, for both group and solo shows. Scratch Art Space supports artists and recent graduates.

The Gallery has high street visibility with full glass frontage and a showcase window on Sydenham Road. Located at the centre of the creative industrial area next to Sydenham Train Station, only a five minute walk from the station located adjacent to Batch Brewery.

We can easily accommodate most artists installation requirements from ceiling-suspended works to direct installation into walls, a professional gallery hanging system and plinths available. The Gallery can be blacked out for video or image-based works with sound system and digital projectors available.

Our social networks are steadily growing and we currently have 3,700+ Facebook followers with over 4k reach, 3000+ on Instagram, plus an extensive email subscriber network.

How to Apply

Send us your Exhibition Proposal including:

– Statement about your exhibition concept (400 words)
– 3 to 5 images of proposed or previous work
– Artist or Curator’s curriculum vitae
– Preferred dates for exhibition

Any other important information, including installation requirements.

Submit your submission via email to gallery@scratchartspace.com

Applications close at midnight Sunday 17th December 2023

Gallery Rates

Emerging Artist Package

Pricing information2 weeks3 weeks
Solo Show
(New graduates only)

Solo Show

Group Show (3-5 artists)

Installation Show

Gallery Commission
$790

$850

$1,500

$850

30%

$1,000

$1,200

$1,700

n/a

30%
*More than 5 artists need to book the Full Service Package

**New Graduate package available to artists for up to 3 years after course completion.

Pricing includes:

  • Curator assistance for work placement
  • Custom invitation design
  • Publication on the SAS website
  • Social network promotion
  • Administration of gallery sales
  • Gallery Staff for Thursdays & Fridays
  • Food service equipment for the opening event – including glassware

Please note that pricing does not include opening night expenses or insurance for damage or theft of artworks.  

Installation and deinstallation of the exhibition is the responsibility of the artist. We provide tools and equipment for install and can provide installation staff at $30 per hour for a minimum of 3 hours.

Artists are encouraged to be in the gallery on Saturdays and Sundays, however we are able to sit the space for an additional staff expense of $150 per day.

Full Service Package

Pricing information2 weeks3 weeks

Solo and Group Shows

Gallery Commission

$2,500

15%

$2,750

15%

Pricing includes:

  • Curator assistance for work placement
  • Custom invitation design
  • Installation Staff
  • Publication on the SAS website
  • Social network promotion
  • Administration of gallery sales
  • Gallery Staff for all days, Thursday – Sunday
  • Opening Night refreshments & platters
  • Food service equipment including glassware
  • Exhibition staff for De-installation & packing

Please note that pricing does not include insurance for damage or theft of artworks.  

SAS Mentor Program for Solo Exhibitions

We have established a mentoring program for recent fine art graduates to help develop their practice beyond University. The Program provides support during the lead up to a solo exhibition scheduled annually for two artists in October. 

Full details here.

Download a copy of the gallery floorplan here