Expression of Interest: East Mall Shopfront Gallery Callout

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Shopfront Gallery Callout

Creative Streets Festival

As part of the Creative Streets Festival, Armidale’s East End Mall is being transformed into a dynamic street gallery. We’re inviting local artists to showcase their preexisting works in a series of salon-style window displays that will transform shopfronts into vibrant public galleries. Whether you're an emerging artist or a seasoned creator, we want to see your work shine in local streets. To express your interest please read the following and reach out to the Activation Team via-

events@armidale.nsw.gov.au.

What’s on offer:

  • A high-visibility platform to showcase your work in the heart of Armidale’s CBD.

  • Signage that links directly to either your profile at the Armidale Art Gallery or personal pages

  • No participation fee just your creativity and vision.

What we’re looking for:

  • A local artist or collective with a bold, engaging preexisting works that reflects the spirit of the festival’s 2025 theme: AMPLIFY. Our town, Our creativity, Our festival

  • Work that can be adapted to a shop window display and captivates passersby.

  • A collaborative mindset- work with us, shop owners, and curators of the Armidale Art Gallery to ensure the installation fits the space and festival vibe.

How to apply:

Send us a brief proposal including:

  • A photo of your works

  • Dimensions

  • Type of work (painting, sculpture etc)

  • A short bio

  • Any technical or installation suggestions

  • Your preferred Day of Install/ Bump in

Important Dates:

  • Install/Bump in: Friday 10th October 9-1pm or Saturday 11th October 10-1pm (Artist must be present during install)

  • Exhibition timing: 9/10th of October to 12/13th November 2025, coinciding with the festival’s peak activity. (Pick up of work must be on 12th/13th November)

Council will:

  • Collate EOIs

  • Liaise with curators

  • Liaise with shop owners for usability and leasing

  • Organise to clean windows

  • Be your point of contact

  • Work with Armidale Art Gallery to provide easels and plinths


Let’s turn shopfronts into galleries and celebrate Armidale’s creative pulse. We can’t wait to support local artists and see what you’ll bring to our local streets.

*photo credit Pinterest

Shopfront Gallery Callout

Creative Streets Festival

As part of the Creative Streets Festival, Armidale’s East End Mall is being transformed into a dynamic street gallery. We’re inviting local artists to showcase their preexisting works in a series of salon-style window displays that will transform shopfronts into vibrant public galleries. Whether you're an emerging artist or a seasoned creator, we want to see your work shine in local streets. To express your interest please read the following and reach out to the Activation Team via-

events@armidale.nsw.gov.au.

What’s on offer:

  • A high-visibility platform to showcase your work in the heart of Armidale’s CBD.

  • Signage that links directly to either your profile at the Armidale Art Gallery or personal pages

  • No participation fee just your creativity and vision.

What we’re looking for:

  • A local artist or collective with a bold, engaging preexisting works that reflects the spirit of the festival’s 2025 theme: AMPLIFY. Our town, Our creativity, Our festival

  • Work that can be adapted to a shop window display and captivates passersby.

  • A collaborative mindset- work with us, shop owners, and curators of the Armidale Art Gallery to ensure the installation fits the space and festival vibe.

How to apply:

Send us a brief proposal including:

  • A photo of your works

  • Dimensions

  • Type of work (painting, sculpture etc)

  • A short bio

  • Any technical or installation suggestions

  • Your preferred Day of Install/ Bump in

Important Dates:

  • Install/Bump in: Friday 10th October 9-1pm or Saturday 11th October 10-1pm (Artist must be present during install)

  • Exhibition timing: 9/10th of October to 12/13th November 2025, coinciding with the festival’s peak activity. (Pick up of work must be on 12th/13th November)

Council will:

  • Collate EOIs

  • Liaise with curators

  • Liaise with shop owners for usability and leasing

  • Organise to clean windows

  • Be your point of contact

  • Work with Armidale Art Gallery to provide easels and plinths


Let’s turn shopfronts into galleries and celebrate Armidale’s creative pulse. We can’t wait to support local artists and see what you’ll bring to our local streets.

*photo credit Pinterest

Page last updated: 22 Sep 2025, 09:03 AM