Contemporary artists with a link to the Bundaberg Region are sought for a showcase of the region’s best in visual arts.
Expressions of interest are now open for Bundaberg Regional Galleries’ annual regional survey exhibition, ‘HERE + NOW’.
The exhibition will feature a curated selection of artworks by artists who live and work in the region currently, as well as those with enduring connections to the area.
Applications are open to emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Launched in 2019, ‘HERE + NOW’ has engaged hundreds of artists and welcomed thousands of visitors over the past eight years.
HERE + NOW 2025 exhibiting artist Nicole Jakins said she valued the opportunity to show her work in last year’s exhibition:
“Regional galleries play an important role in supporting local artists and creating space for conversations that are deeply connected to the histories, environments and communities of a particular place,” she said.
“I would encourage any artist to apply for professional exhibiting opportunities such as HERE + NOW.”
Curating the exhibition this year is guest curator Demi Conrad, Gallery Manager at Onespace, a Brisbane-based private art gallery representing some of the country’s most exciting contemporary artists.
Eligibility
To be considered for the exhibition:
- The artist must have a strong affiliation with the Bundaberg Region, either currently residing in the region, or have previously resided in the region.
- The artwork must have been created after 1 July 2025.
- All visual art forms are welcome, including 2 dimensional, 3 dimensional and digital works.
- Maximum artwork size 1.2 m x 1.2 m.
- Maximum artwork weight 15 kg.
- The artwork must be new and not have been previously displayed in an exhibition.
- One artwork submission per artist.
- Artwork must be available for the duration of the exhibition.
The final selection of artworks for ‘HERE + NOW’is at the discretion of Bundaberg Regional Galleries and is based on the curatorial intent of the exhibition.
For more information and to submit an application, head to the Arts Bundaberg website.
HERE + NOW 2026 key dates
8 June: Artist Expression of Interest opens
5 July: Artist Expression of Interest closes
12 September: Exhibition opens at Childers Arts Space
8 November: Exhibition closes
