Open Call - Exhibitions 2026

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The Open Call program is accessible year round.

Open Call

The Open Call program presents the work of artists from our region (Riverina Murray & North East Victoria), as well as artists from beyond the region whose work is locally significant.

MAMA is committed to supporting and working with artists from our region, providing opportunities for artistic growth and professional development. Artists selected through the Open Call program are supported in the development of their exhibition with artist fees, assistance with production and professional guidance.

Susan Moorhead Memorial Award

The Susan Moorhead Memorial Award is presented each year to an emerging artist from our local region. The Award is offered in conjunction with the Open Call program.

The $2000 prize is awarded to an artist whose work has been selected as part of the Open Call program and honours Susan Moorhead’s life of commitment to the arts. During her short but distinguished professional life Susan was an art teacher, exhibiting artist, designer, sculptor and master crafts person.

Funds for the Susan Moorhead Memorial Award are held in trust by the MAMA Art Foundation.

Application Guidelines

This is a rolling application round, open all year, with submissions reviewed once a year in February. 

The next review period will be in February 2025. The final day to submit applications for this review period is Sunday, 9 February 2025, at midnight.

Applications involve a short artist biography, an outline of your proposed project, and a selection of supporting material.

On the application form, you will be asked whether you are eligible for the Susan Moorhead Memorial Prize as an emerging artist from the local region.

Applications for the Open Call program are assessed by MAMA Curatorial and Engagement staff. The Susan Moorhead Memorial Award is assessed by a panel comprising the MAMA Head of Curatorial & Collections, a representative of the MAMA Art Foundation and a relevant community representative.

As per MAMA Ethics Policy, individuals receiving their primary income from AlburyCity, as well as those engaged in positions of support through the MAMA Advisory Committee and the MAMA Art Foundation are not eligible to apply.