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OTHER WORLDLY EXHIBITION

ABOUT

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We are inviting artists to submit an Expression of Interest for OTHER WORLDLY, a group exhibition that will be held at NAS, March - April 2026. 
 
Vaguely familiar yet tinged with the eerie, OTHER WORLDLY is an exhibition that invites playful yet provocative encounters. 
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We are seeking small-scale works in any medium, with all submissions limited to a maximum size of 40 × 40 cm (x 40cm for 3D works). These smaller works will be hung in a salon-style cluster amidst larger-scale installations, offering an intimate scale that invites discovery at a micro level.
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Submissions due: midnight Tuesday 10 February 2026
 
Exhibition Opening: 6pm - 8pm Friday 27th March 2026
Exhibition Duration: Fri 27 March - Sun 19 April 2026 

 

KEY DATES / DEADLINES

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Submissions open: December 2025 (scroll down for submission form)

Submissions close: Midnight Tuesday 10 February 2026

Selected work announced: Friday 13 February 2026
Delivery of artwork to NAS:
10am - 2pm Wed 4th - Fri 6th March 2026

or 3pm - 4pm Sun 8th March 2026
Exhibition Opening: 6pm - 8pm Friday 27th March 2026

Exhibition Duration: Fri 27 March - Sun 19 April 2026

Collection of artwork: 3-4pm Sun 19th April or 10am - 2pm Wed 22 - Fri 24th April

ENTRY INFORMATION

ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS

Information you need prior to submissions

  • Artwork must respond to the theme OTHER WORLDLY. The theme is open to the artist's interpretation.

  • All media are accepted (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, installation, video etc)

  • Work must fit within the dimensions of 40cm x 40cm (x 40cm for 3D works), including framing if possible. 

  • Please ensure your work is labelled on the back and ready to hang (with D-rings), unframed works on paper will be pinned to the wall.

  • ​Please limit your submission to one artwork / submission only  as space is limited and the selection process will be highly competitive.

HOW TO ENTER

Submissions must be made online using the form below before midnight Tuesday 10 February 2026​

  • There is no cost to be involved in this exhibition however the process is selective.
    Making a submission does not guarantee entry into the exhibition. 

     

Image of your artwork

Uploaded image should be:

  • A minimum of 750 pixels on the shortest side

  • Saved in .jpg or .png format

  • Preferred file size is no more than 2MB

  • The file name must include the artist’s name 

 

Communication & privacy

Artists consent to being added to the Newcastle Art Space electronic mailing list for updates and further information on this and other exhibitions run by Newcastle Art Space. Artists details will not be shared and an unsubscribe link is provided in each email.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

 

Submission Form

Please complete the submission form below:
 

  • Please complete all the required fields, ensuring all details are correct. â€‹

  • Artwork dimensions MUST be entered in cm (not inches or mm). 
    Should your work be selected, your name and the artwork details you include in this submission form will be used to generate the exhibition catalogue - PLEASE ENSURE THEY ARE CORRECT and keep a record of your artwork details.

  • Please make one submission only (one artwork per artist).

  • There is no cost to be involved in this exhibition, however selection is competitive and making a submission does not guarantee acceptance into the exhibition.

 

If you wish to receive a copy of your submission please email: admin@newcastleartspace.org.au 

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Selection and notification

Gallery space is limited and artwork will be selected for exhibition at the curators' discretion.

By submitting your application you accept that making a submission does not guarantee you entry into the exhibition. 

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Artists will be notified if their work has been selected for exhibition by personal email on
Friday 13 February 2026. The selected artists will also be published on our website.

 

Delivery of artwork to NAS:

Your artwork must be delivered to Newcastle Art Space between: 

10am - 2pm Wednesday 4th March

10am - 2pm Thursday 5th March

10am - 2pm Friday 6th March

3pm - 4pm Sunday 8 March
 

All artwork must be delivered to NAS by 4pm Sunday 8th March.
Work delivered after this date may not be accepted into the show​

 

Artwork Delivery via Courier


If you wish to deliver the work via courier freight costs and all other charges relating to delivery and collection of artworks are the sole responsibility of the artist. Artworks will not be accepted unless delivered and returned free of all freight and other charges.

 

Please note: Works requested to be returned via post will incur a $15 packing fee + cost of postage.

By sending your work to us via post or courier you agree to accept these conditions.
 

If you are selected and would like to send your artwork please follow these steps:​
 

- You MUST use either Australia Post or Startrack Express to send your work as Australia Post may refuse deliveries from other couriers.
Please note that the dimensions of your PACKAGED artwork mut not exceed 105cm long or 25kgs.

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- You must address the delivery to our PO Box address, NOT our physical gallery address:

Newcastle Art Space

PO Box 12
Waratah NSW 2298

Email: gallery@newcastleartspace.org.au
Phone: 0490 801 630

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If you cannot use a PO Box when making the booking, please use this address:

(The Post Office's physical address):
Newcastle Art Space
c/- Suite 12, Shop 9 91 Turton Road
Waratah, NSW 2298

 

-Email us to let us know you are sending the work via courier & include the tracking number if known: gallery@newcastleartspace.org.au 

 

Work delivered via courier still needs to arrive by 4pm Sunday 8th March 2026.
Work delivered after this date may not be accepted into the show.
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Insurance & indemnity

Newcastle Art Space will exercise all due care with the works submitted but will not be responsible for any loss or damage suffered whatsoever to any artwork while in transit or under its control. Each artist shall indemnify Newcastle Art Space against any loss or damage suffered to their artwork whatsoever. Each artist is responsible for their own insurance cover. By submitting this application you agree to these conditions.

 

Artwork requirements

  • Artwork delivered to Newcastle Art Space must be CLEARLY MARKED on the reverse with the artist’s name, and the title of the work).

  • Please ensure all 2D works are ready to hang, with D-rings installed. Unframed works on paper will be pinned to the wall.

  • Artists are responsible for bearing all costs related to the creation, delivery and collection of their artwork for this exhibition. There are no costs payable to Newcastle Art Space to participate in the show.

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Sales & commission

Artwork does not need to be available for sale. If not for sale please put 'NFS' in submission.
Artwork sold at Newcastle Art Space Gallery will attract a 30% commission on sales.
Sales will be processed up to 21 days after the close of the exhibition.

 

Photography & reproduction of artwork

All applicants authorise Newcastle Art Space formally and irrevocably, to capture and publish images of their works free of copyright, totally or partly, in all publications (catalogues, folders, posters, slide shows, brochures etc) related to promotion and documentation of this exhibition, as well as on the Newcastle Art Space website and social media.

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Collection of unsold works

Works not sold during the exhibition period must be collected from Newcastle Art Space after the conclusion of the exhibition during the following times:

3pm - 4pm Sun 19th April
or 10am - 2pm Wed 22 - Fri 24th April

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Any artwork not collected after the exhibition are liable to be stored at the artist’s expense and disposed of if not collected within a reasonable timeframe.

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QUESTIONS

If you have any questions regarding your entry, please get in touch with us via gallery@newcastleartspace.org.au

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Enter the prize

OTHER WORLDLY
Open Call 
Submission Form

Please upload an image of the artwork
Artwork Image
Upload supported file (Max 15MB)
Are you, or have you ever been: (choose all applicable)
Have you exhibited at Newcastle Art Space previously?

Please note: Once you click the button below your image will begin to upload, this can take some time depending on your file size, though it will seem like nothing is happening.
Please do not navigate away from the page or press the button again, a confirmation will appear once the file has finished uploading

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