EXHIBITING WITH US
The Blue Mountains City Art Gallery Exhibition Program is comprised of in-house curated, touring, regional and local exhibitions. The Exhibitions Program is decided on by the Exhibition Selection Panel, which meets quarterly and exhibitions are programmed approximately two years in advance.
- In-House exhibitions are exhibitions of regional, national and international significance developed by Cultural Centre exhibitions staff at the direction of the Exhibitions Panel.
- Travelling exhibitions are curated and provided by national and international public institutions and/or freelance curators, selected for display by the Exhibition Selection Panel.
- Local artists solo and group exhibitions are selected annually through the Altitude Exhibition Application Program and is open to artists, arts collectives, and community groups of the Blue Mountains LGA and selected Western Sydney LGA’s.
If you would like to discuss an exhibition proposal please contact Rilka Oakley, Artistic Programs Manager on roakley@bmcc.nsw.gov.au.
Click here to see our Exhibitions Policy.
Blue Mountains Portraits 2027
Applications are now open.
In 2027 Blue Mountains City Art Gallery will host the popular Blue Mountains Portraits exhibition from 13 February – 4 April 2027.
The exhibition celebrates the unique and diverse Blue Mountains community. Artists are invited to submit a portrait for consideration. Portraits can be of any Blue Mountains (LGA) community member or a person that has strong connections with the Blue Mountains. We encourage a broad range of styles and media such as paintings, photography, drawing, collage, and mixed media.
Click here to download the application form:
If you have any queries please email: culturalcentre@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
The closing date for submissions is midnight Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their submission in November 2026
Banner image: Installation view of a 2022 exhibition by Judith Martinez Estrada, Revenant 2020. Photo: silversalt
