Expressions of Interest – Box Gallery

The City of South Perth is seeking expressions of interest from individual artists, groups of artists, curators or community artists to display their work at Box Gallery, Manning in the 10 permanent public exhibition boxes at the Manning Community Centre.  

The illuminated lightboxes, - showcase the vision and creativity of Western Australian artists and community groups.

While there is no set theme for the display, allowing artists to ‘think outside the box’, applicants may be inspired by the following prompts: 

• exploration or surprise  
• interactivity and engagement with people on-site, and off-site using digital media  
• memory and people re-discovering where they live  
• site-specificity and country in context 

Expressions of Interest for the next exhibition period, 7 December 2026 – 19 March 2027, close 4pm, Friday 5 October 2026.  

Successful exhibitors will be awarded $3,500 ex GST for this opportunity. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Box Gallery before submission.  

Local artist Anne Gee (pictured) is currently lighting up the Box Gallery with her captivating new exhibition, featuring pieces created from single-sheet papercuts that glow from within after dark.  

The boxes were installed in 2017 and have exhibited a number of works by local artists, as well as collaborations between artists and local community groups.  

Download the Expressions of Interest Information Pack.