CONTACT
Alex Fuller
Exhibitions Touring Manager
exhibitions@artonthemove.art
08 9271 3902
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
The SHIFT touring development initiative invites applications from Western Australian curators and arts organisations to propose the redevelopment of an existing exhibition which presents an experimental model of touring.
The selected SHIFT project/s will receive up to $10,000 in development support with touring to commence in 2027.
Applications close Friday 20 February, 4pm (AWST).
Please read the application pack for more information.
INFO SESSION
APPLICATION SUPPORT
For any enquiries, please contact Alex Fuller or Elizabeth Knuckey at exhibitions@artonthemove.art or (08) 9271 3902.
Our team can assist applicants with clarifying eligibility, understanding the EOI process, ensuring all required information is included; and general advice on strengthening clarity and completeness. Please note that we are unable to offer curatorial feedback or assess the artistic merits of a proposal.
For more in-depth enquiries, a limited number of 20-30 minute one-on-one consultations can be booked at the link below.
KEY DETAILS
Who is eligible to apply?
Expressions of interest will be considered from WA based:
- Curators
- Public and private art galleries, craft councils, artist-run initiatives and contemporary art spaces
- Public and private collections
- Aboriginal corporations, art centres and other legally constituted professional arts and artist organisations
- Artist collectives
Applications will not be accepted from independent artists. Independent curators/artist collectives must provide evidence of previous successful delivery of visual arts projects.
Accessibility
We encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse, d/Deaf, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+.
Applications in flexible formats or languages will be accommodated wherever possible, providing all required applicant information and support material is supplied.
If you have accessibility requirements please contact us at Alex Fuller at exhibitions@artonthemove.art or 08 9271 3902.
How many times can I apply?
Applicants may submit only one application per round.
Applicants with an exhibition that is presentation-ready may also submit an EOI for our Presentation Ready Exhibition Touring program.
Support material
Within the completed application form, you will be required to upload support material. Each of the below categories allow for up to 10 files to be uploaded. Please note a size restriction of 5MB per file.
Artist/s bio
Career highlights and basic bio information for artist/s, curator and other practitioners involved in the exhibition, max one paragraph per person. Include images and/or links to video of each artist/s work.
Images
Upload a maximum of 10 images that support your application. Documentation of exhibition installation and a selection of individual works is strongly encouraged.
Written material
Peer and/or public response, essays, media articles, reviews or publicity (include source, date and publication details).
You will also be asked to complete a Project Budget using the supplied template: Download here
Making changes to your application
When you submit the form, you will receive a PDF copy of your written responses via email.
Changes may be requested via email to exhibitions@artonthemove.art. Changes requested after the application closing date and time will not be accepted.
Useful resources and templates
Application Guidelines
- Application Guidelines (Web)
- Application Guidelines (Plain Text)
Templates
- Budget Template [Excel]
Resources
SHIFT – APPLICATION FORM
Please read the Application Guidelines before applying. Draft and save your application in a separate document before entering below.
Download Budget Template [Excel]
Applications open 9am Tuesday 13 January 2026. This form is currently closed for submissions.
This project is made possible through the Regional Exhibition Touring Boost with support from the WA Government and delivered by ART ON THE MOVE.
