Gus Fisher Gallery / The Chartwell Trust
Three commissioned exhibition opportunities for Aotearoa-based emerging to mid-career artists to show new work in a unique heritage space at Gus Fisher Gallery,
Gus Fisher Gallery, in partnership with The Chartwell Trust, is calling for proposals for The Changing Room 2027 — a programme offering three exhibition opportunities per year for Aotearoa-based artists.
The Changing Room is designed to support emerging to mid-career artists in realising ambitious, newly commissioned work. Housed in a genuinely distinctive heritage space — once used as a dressing room during the building's broadcasting days — the gallery features four heritage windows, terrazzo flooring, and an antechamber on entry. It's a space that rewards artists who think creatively about site, atmosphere, and materiality.
Three artists will be selected for exhibition periods running across:
What you'll receive:
Who selects? Proposals are assessed by two esteemed alumni of Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland, in consultation with gallery staff. Selection is based on the strength and originality of the idea and its planned realisation. Ambitious proposals that push your practice forward are strongly encouraged.
Practical considerations for the space:
Space dimensions: gallery ceiling height 4,150mm; antechamber ceiling height 3,660mm. A floorplan and 3D views are available on request.
To apply: Submit a single PDF to gusfishergallery@auckland.ac.nz by 11:59pm on Thursday 1 October 2026. Your written proposal should be no more than 2 pages and cover: your idea, how you intend to use the space, and how this opportunity supports your practice at this point in your career. You may also include optional supporting materials (working drawings, up to 10 images or video links, a short bio or CV, and a preferred timeline).
Applicants will be notified of outcomes by November 2026. One-off feedback on proposals may be available on request at staff discretion.
