Call for Proposals 2027

Call for Proposals 2027 opens on Monday 1 June 2026

The Homestead Galleries at Corban Estate Arts Centre presents a high-quality exhibition programme showcasing local West Auckland artists, national and international artists, curators and creatives. Embracing a diverse range of visual art, the annual exhibition programme is an opportunity to connect with our local arts community and the wider arts sector including a full range of free gallery programmes.

Our Call for Proposals round opens every year and provides an opportunity for practitioners of any artistic discipline, whether applying as an individual or collective, to submit their work for consideration by our Curator and Exhibitions Manager. With a higher priority given to emerging and mid-career artists, curators and creatives we seek proposals that support dialogue, contribute or respond to our local community and diversify audiences.

The Homestead Galleries is the original homestead of the Corban family who arrived in Aotearoa and established the Corbans winery in the late 1800’s and it is now a Heritage Listed Building. Within the Homestead are three exhibition spaces: Gallery One, Gallery Two and Gallery Three (note that Gallery Two and Three are accessible through an open doorway that can be used as one conjoint exhibition space). Exhibitions generally run for between 6-8 weeks. We encourage any questions or queries regarding the process of submitting an application.

Proposal Outline:
Please send your proposal as a single PDF file that includes the following content to our Curator and Exhibitions Manager:

• CV and artist portfolio (up to 5 images of recent works)

• Exhibition outline and gallery programme – concept, medium, connection to site, audience

• Images, plans and description of the works you intend to exhibit (up to 5 images of recent works)

• Preferred gallery space for your exhibition

• Possible dates for the exhibition that may coincide with a specific event or festival

Please find floor plans of the complete upper Homestead and Gallery One, Gallery Two and Gallery Three on the following pages. Reference-only images are also included of each gallery space.

Proposals must be received by Monday 29 June, 11.59pm and will be responded to within 6 weeks of the proposal deadline. Please direct all enquiries to the Curator and Exhibitions Manager, Java Bentley at curator@ceac.org.nz.

Homestead Galleries provide:
• Curatorial guidance to develop your exhibition

• On-site technician for installation and de-installation

• Inclusion in the CEAC marketing strategy and promotion to our community

• Opening Reception (including food and drinks)

• Gallery programming specific to your exhibition

• Design, production, and distribution of exhibition catalogues

• Opportunity to sell your works if desired (Note: there is a 33.3% + GST commission on sales)

• Artist koha