The aerie Members Gallery, found on the first floor of Burrinja, is a dedicated exhibition program for aerie members only. There will be six  (6) opportunities to exhibit per year.

When
Applications are open at all times and will be programmed in 6 month seasons.

The 2025 season 1 program is currently open for applications. Successful applicants will be informed within 2 months of applications being received.

Application process
Please complete the application form including: an exhibition proposal, technical requirements, promotional information and images.

Eligibility

• Must be a fully paid aerie member or permanent studio artist
• Can be a solo or group show (no more than 6 artists per group and all paid aerie members)
• The number of works, installation of 3D works and hanging objects are subject to approval by Burrinja staff.

Panel
Applications selected by Burrinja Curator, Cultural Development Producer & emerging curator or peer artist.

What aerie provides:

• FREE exhibition in aerie Gallery, a professional standard exhibition space on level 1 of Burrinja with quality lighting and museum standard walls.
• Assistance with the install and deinstall of your show
• Design of exhibition marketing collateral (in line with the aerie Gallery brand)
• Promotion of your show via our extensive social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram)
• Email advice and support in preparation for your show, including: assistance with writing (for media release & e-invite)
• Invigilation of your exhibition from ground level foyer
• Printed artwork labels and price list
• Printed decal sign of exhibition title and artist name (in line with the aerie Gallery brand)
• Opening celebration with support from 1 bar staff member

What the exhibitor(s) provide:

• Print and distribution of exhibition marketing collateral
• It is the exhibitor(s) responsibility to repair walls to return to how you found them.
• Catering of any affiliated events such as openings, public programming artist talks etc. must be coordinated by the artist, alcohol may be served at no charge. (Extra charges apply if events are programmed out of Burrinja hours)

Things to note:

• Artwork can be for sale with a 30% (+GST) commission to Burrinja.
• Gallery is public access space to the theatre and Lyre Room, and as such can be a busy thoroughfare. Considerations need to be taken when installing 3D, fragile items (ceramics) etc. subject to approval.
• If the exhibitor(s) choose to hold an event outside Burrinja hours (or to have an expected attendance exceeding 50 ppl), there is an extra fee of $47 per hour (+GST, minimum 3 hours) to cover the costs of a duty manager on site.
• Alcohol may be served at no charge in accordance to the Burrinja liquor license during openings and public programs.

Providing your exhibition information

Once you have confirmed your exhibition in the aerie members gallery, please complete the form below with the following:

• Exhibition details
• copy for marketing
• hero image
• reviews
• socials links