
Meanwhile Gallery
Deadline
31 July 2026
Location
Te Whanganui-ā-Tara Wellington, NZ
Entry Fee
Free
Wellington's Meanwhile Gallery seeks proposals for solo and group exhibitions for their 2027 programme, open to emerging contemporary artists across Aotearoa.
Meanwhile Gallery is open for exhibition proposals for their 2027 programme! Whether you're working solo or with a group, they'd love to hear about your contemporary art practice and what you'd like to bring to their Wellington space.
They're looking for month-long exhibitions that push at the edges of contemporary art making — experimental, explorative, and engaged. Proposals are reviewed by the Meanwhile committee alongside guest members from the Te Whanganui-ā-Tara art community.
What to include in your proposal (submitted as a single PDF):
What successful applicants receive:
Projects that include workshops, screenings, performances, readings, gigs, book launches, or other public events are especially encouraged — Meanwhile wants to hear about those ideas too, even if your proposal doesn't fit the traditional exhibition format.
Email your proposal PDF labelled LASTNAMES_2027_MW to proposals.meanwhile@gmail.com with the subject line 'Open Call 2027'. Outcomes will be communicated by the end of September 2026.

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