Bespoke Utopia

 
 

M16 Artspace is accepting EOI’s from artists and designers to exhibit with us in our curated exhibition, Bespoke Utopia, as a part of the 2026 Craft + Design Festival

Bespoke Utopia presents local artists embracing slow design — grounded in care, material knowledge and long-term thinking. Linking global design conversations with Canberra’s craft history, the exhibition encourages audiences to consider how design shapes everyday life and how creative choices can challenge fast, disposable production models.

Submit your eoi here
 

How to apply

Proposals are invited from curators and artists working in the Canberra region, interstate and internationally.

To be considered for an exhibition at M16 Artspace you must submit an exhibition proposal through the online form.

We encourage all applicants to download our Exhibition Application Info Pack before starting the application process. This pack provides guidance on the application process, terms of exhibiting, and answers to frequently asked questions to assist you in preparing your submission.

Applications in flexible formats or languages will be accommodated wherever possible. M16 Artspace will accept applications from artists with a disability in video or word doc format. M16 Artspace staff are also able to print the application form at the office upon request.

Please join our mailing list to stay up to date on proposal rounds.

If you have accessibility requirements, need assistance with your application, or have any questions, please contact us:
Phone: (02) 6295 9438
Email: exhibitions@m16artspace.com
Office Hours: 12 pm to 5 pm, Wednesday to Friday

 
 

Basic terms and conditions are outlined below:

    • Use of the exhibition space for four weeks, including installation and demount time.

    • Gallery opening hours of 12–5pm Wednesday to Sunday during the exhibition period.

    • Curatorial advice.

    • Professional ERCO track lighting set by M16 staff. 

    • Gallery invigilators will be provided by M16 during office opening hours (Wed-Fri).

    • Exhibition opening event including opening speeches and a bar staffed by M16 staff and volunteers.

    • Event promotion for public programs.

    • Gallery designed digital and print media listings in Arts Hub, ArtGuide and Art Almanac. 

    • E-newsletter promotion to M16 mailing list, media contacts and arts-related email networks. 

    • Online listing and promotion through M16's social media channels. 

    • Patching and painting of gallery walls after exhibition conclusion.

    • Access to tools and materials for exhibition installation. 

    • Media players, projectors, screens and plinths. We have a limited number of these items, and we encourage you to discuss any special requirements with us before applying. 

    • M16 provides sales support for all exhibitions and takes 30% commission on all sales (inc. GST)

    • Gallery hire is for 4 weeks and includes installation and demount time.

    • Exhibiting artists are responsible for the install and deinstall of their exhibitions. Artists who are unable to do their own install or deinstall can request a quote for install contractors to be organised by M16. 

    • Exhibiting artists will be required to sit the gallery for one weekend during their exhibition if in Gallery 2 or 3, and two weekends if exhibiting in Gallery 1. If artists are unable to sit the gallery alternatives can be arranged upon discussion.

    • Please see our Exhibition Information Pack for a comprehensive overview of the terms.

  • Gallery 1
    $3,048.10 ( $762 per week)

    Half of Gallery 1
    $2,282.20 ($570.55 per week)

    Gallery 2
    $957.40 ($239.35 per week)

    Gallery 3
    $677.90 ($169.50 per week)

    NOTES:

    • Prices above are for four-week hire, including install and deinstall time.

    • All prices are GST inclusive.

    • Commission free gallery hire rates are available on request.