Artist in Residence Program
The Stables Studios are the home of our resident artists. In 2024 there will be space for 3 resident artists in site. If you are interested in applying, please follow the link to find out more.
Busselton Art Award
An annual art competition with a prize of $10,000. The competition is open to artists from across the country. To see past winners and find out how to apply, please follow the link.
Old Courthouse Gift Shop
Our gift shop sells the handmade creations of Southwest artists and artisans. All products are sold on consignment with 30% commission paid. If you are interested in stocking your work, please get in touch.
Looking to hire a workshop space? See venues to hire.
Are you ready to show your work?
Expression of Interest for exhibition spaces in the Old Courthouse Complex
Applications for exhibitions in the Old Courthouse Complex are open in June & December each year.
Bond Store
Cost: $124 per week (4-5 week exhibitions) + 30% Sales Commission
This unique space is perfect for solo artists or small group shows.
Artworks will be hung by gallery staff (if more than one day is required, the artist may be asked to pay an installation fee of $60 per hour)
Expression of Interest for exhibition spaces in the Old Courthouse Complex
Applications for exhibitions in the Old Courthouse Complex are open in June & December each year.
How to Apply
Complete the on-line application and email 6 images of your work + your Artist CV to hello@saltwaterbusselton.com.au after you have sent the form.
Your work will be assessed by a panel of people to decide its suitability.
Once your work is accepted you will be provided with the appropriate forms to allow the works to be input into our finance system. Please note Old Courthouse Cultural Complex is a part of the City of Busselton and our finance procedures must conform to their strict guidelines. All paperwork must be filled out, signed and returned to the gallery before your work can be installed.
Note: Your work will not be accepted unless all of the required information is provided.
Day Room
Cost $80 Per week + 30% Sales Commission
This great space is available for short term exhibitions. It can be combined with the adjoining Police Station space for slightly larger shows.
Artists must demonstrate a willingness to give back to the community with demonstrations/ artist talks and/or low cost workshops in their given field.
Artists will undertake to hang/display their own work under the expert guidance of the curator or the nominated gallery officer.
Police Station
Cost: One off $60 administration fee + 30% Sales Commission
This small space will suit emerging artists/printmakers/photographers or small-scale sculptors/potters/mosaic artists/jewellers etc
Artists must demonstrate a willingness to give back to the community with demonstrations/ artist talks and/or low cost workshops in their given field.
Artists will undertake to hang/display their own work under the expert guidance of the curator or the nominated gallery officer.