Displaying Artwork in Western Downs Libraries

Western Downs Libraries will host a variety of exhibitions and displays from professional, emerging and community artists and creatives. As a general guide, we are seeking exhibitions that:

• Are high quality in terms of execution and presentation
• Are suitable for a public audience and have wide appeal
• Have a recreational, learning, cultural or local community focus
• Meet safety requirements and are ‘child safe’
• Showcase the work of local individuals and groups in the Western Downs

Further guidelines about exhibition content and presentation can be found here.

Display spaces available at the following Western Downs branches:

• Tara
• Leichhardt Art Gallery at Wandoan Library

Click here to view photos and dimensions of the above options. You are welcome to visit the branches during opening hours if you wish to view these spaces before submitting your expression of interest.

The library provides:

• Free space for exhibitors to display their work
• Liaison with exhibitors to help arrange logistics within the library
• Hanging system and equipment for wall space
• Promotion of the exhibition or display through the library’s channels (please note the library does not hold launches for its exhibitions)
• Final display and information approval

Exhibitors are responsible for:

• All costs associated with producing the works for display including D-rings and framing if applicable
• Planning the exhibition/display, including layout
• Producing signage to accompany the exhibition/display (e.g curatorial text, display labels)
• Transportation of work to and from the library on the specified dates
• Hanging the works on wall in accordance with Councils WHS requirements (some tools are provided by the library to assist)
• Maintaining the exhibition/display as required throughout the display period
• Promotion of the exhibition/display through their own channels and networks
• Insurance for items on display

Please note: the library cannot act as a selling agent for exhibitors, and sale prices for works cannot be advertised. However, the library can provide exhibitors’ business cards or contact details to customers who enquire about purchasing the works.

If you would like to be considered for a feature exhibition or display at the Tara or Wandoan Library, please complete the online expression of interest form below, or download the PDF and return completed form to .

The library will regularly review these expressions of interest and contact you to discuss further if a space becomes available in the program

If you have any questions, please contact