Applications Now Open for Local Artists
For the last 6 years, Murray Art Museum Albury has invited applications from local artists to present an exhibition as part of the Open Call program.
In 2022, Open Call artists included Otis Burian Hodge, Julianne Piko, Mary Rose Riley, Vicky Luke, and Gillian Kayrooz. Each artist produced their work locally in the region and brought their own voice and perspective to our program.
“The works presented in our Open Call exhibition program continue to resonate with our visitors, they generate a lot of conversation and positive response from both locals and visitors from out of town,” says MAMA Director Bree Pickering.
"Our visitors enjoy seeing work that reflects the local region, and presents the perspective of local people. The Open Call program is just one way in which we ensure that local artists have a continued presence in the Museum."
"Our visitors enjoy seeing work that reflects the local region, and presents the perspective of local people."
In the lounge room, 2017
Inkjet print on cotton rag
Image courtest of the artist
Sloane's Ocularium (detail), 2018-2022
Gouache on glass, vintage opticians set with 161 glass and silver lenses, wooden box, silver and steel glass frames
Image by Jeremy Weihrauch
Holiobionts Series, 2022
Ceramics, granite, rock salt
Image by Jeremy Weihrauch
Five Ways to Sat I'm Home, 2022
Installation view
Image by Jeremy Weihrauch
Whether you have applied before, or its your first time, the Museum team encourages you to consider applying this year. Applications are welcome from artists in the Riverina Murray & North East Victorian regions.
"There is no greater joy for us than to know that we helped an artist lift their practice and produce an exhibition that not only makes them proud, but moves and excites our audience. That collaborative effort is the difference. It's the professional experience and support artists need, right in their home region." concludes Pickering.
Applications for the 2024 Open Call close 3 February.
Article Hero Image: Vicki Luke, Gilgai - Echo of an ideal world, 2022, Installtion view, Image by Jeremy Weihrauch.