The Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) is housed in a heritage building, built in 1927 as the original Ballina Municipal Council Chambers. Our facility features four professional exhibition spaces with the ability to present a diverse exhibition program. NRCG works with both emerging and established artists to support professional development opportunities.

NRCG welcomes exhibition proposals from artists, designers, curators, community and cultural groups in all art forms including but not limited to visual arts, sculpture, craft, design, digital media, performance, installation/site specific works and cultural heritage that display innovative ideas and approaches to contemporary arts practice. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations artists, artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Deaf and disabled artists and LGBTQIA+ artists.⁠ We particularly value socially engaged, research-based, and experimental projects that will captivate and challenge our audiences.⁠

Applications are accepted only during an exhibition call out period. Applications must be received by the submission deadline to be considered. 

Gallery Program panel will consider all applications received by the due date. All applicants will be advised in writing as to the outcome of their application a minimum of 12 weeks after the application closing date. If your application is successful, you will receive an email with dates offered by the Gallery. The Gallery receives a large number of exhibition applications each round, unfortunately not all applications can be accommodated. Similarly due to wider Gallery programming not all space or date preferences will necessarily be offered to successful applicants.

As of 1 July 2023, there will be no exhibitor fees for exhibitions with NRCG, however, the gallery retains a 40% commission on sold work. 

Applications for the 2024-25 exhibition program are now open. 

TO APPLY: 

STEP 1 > Download and read Exhibition Information and Terms and Conditions HERE 

STEP 2 > Complete Exhibition Application either online or send via email

STEP 3 > If required, download a copy of the Exhibition Application form HERE 

APPLY ONLINE HERE 

To Email your Application: 

If sending application via email, please complete Exhibition Application form and attach images to: 
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Subject: Exhibition Application (include your name and contact details)

For further information or enquiries contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone the Gallery on 6681 0530 

Virtual 3D scan of the Gallery spaces