The Dobell Exhibition Grant program provides financial assistance towards the development of new, curated exhibitions of visual arts at regional and public galleries in New South Wales. The program aims to support high quality exhibitions that speak to a broad audience across NSW. To assist in expanding appreciation for the visual arts, the proposed exhibition should be supported by innovative public and education programs that creatively engage both artists and the community.
Amount available: one grant of $40,000 to support eligible activities which may include:
- artist and/or external curator fees (including commissioning fees)
- education and public program development and delivery costs
- photography, design and printing
- writers fees
- framing, packing and crating of works for display and tour
- purchase of technology or equipment for display and tour
- research costs including travel, per diems and accommodation (representing no more than 10% of the grant)
- marketing and promotion of the exhibition and associated programs.
For more information or to discuss your application, please email:
Vanessa James – vanessaj@mgnsw.org.au
Susan Wacher – susanw@mgnsw.org.au
Closes: 13 October 2026.
Dobell Exhibition Grant – MGNSW
Image: Interactive installation, Wrapped Up, 2023 by Hannah Surtees, part of the Sensorial exhibition at Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. Courtesy of Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Silversalt Photography.