APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

  • Single Artist - $950 per studio +GST

    A Collective (min. 2 people, max. 3 people ) - $1100 per studio +GST

    Applications to the Inner West Art Fair are open to all artists to apply. First Nations Artists and those residing in the Hobsons Bay City Council municipality will receive a 10% discount.

    INCLUSIONS

    • 3sqm of studio space                                                              

    • Above main space lighting

    • Curatorial support

    • Artists name signage

    • Event marketing and promotion on our webite, socials and emails.

    • Entry into the fair plus 2 extra tickets per artist for friends or family

  • The Dates for the fair are November 24th - November 26th. The details of the bump in, fair opening and bump out are below.

    Artists bump in:

    November 24th 10am-4pm

    The fair open times are;

    Friday November 24th 5pm-9pm

    Saturday November 25th 12pm-8pm

    Sunday November 26th 10am-4pm

    Artists bump out:

    Sunday November 26th 4pm-6pm

  • The Inner West Art fair is open to all established and emerging artists in Australia.

    There is no age limit to apply for the fair but if you are under 18 you are required to be accompanied by a guardian.

    Then venue does not allow minors under 16 onsite during event bump-in and bump-out.

  • Yes. When applying as a collective you will need:

    • A collective name

    • Each Artist has to complete an application form individually indicating they are part of the “collective” in the Artists Bio to ensure they have agreed to the terms and conditions of the fair.

    • You will need to ensure that the look of your studio is cohesive, and that there is no 'separation' of studio within the allocated space.

  • The application will ask for artist bio and images of your art. The content will be used on our website and social platforms.

    IMAGES

    You will need to provide 3 images representing your art. These images need not necessarily represent the actual works intended for the fair; they serve as a representation of your artistic style and genre.

    3 x product images – high resolution, 300dpi, saved as JPG files and named as follows:

    Artist Name-Artwork Name-1.jpg

    Artist Name-Artwork Name-2.jpg

    Artist Name-Artwork Name-3.jpg

    PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE CERTIFICATE

    PLI ($20 million) certificate of currency for dates of the market (this can be provided at a later date but is mandatory for participation) saved as .pdf file.

    Artist Name-PLI.pdf

  • View our Selection Committee here

  • At any time during the application process, you can save a draft of your application and return to it using the link provided once saved. Once you have submitted the application, you will receive a confirmation email and you can not edit your application.

    Please email us if you need to edit your application.

  • Studios are 3m wide with a 1m dividing wall between exhibitors.

    Walls cannot be painted or drilled into.

    There are many options to hang your artwork including adhesive hooks and velcro tape.

    You can also use easels, crates, boxes etc to display your art. Be creative!

  • The artist selection process will be completed in August. Once applications have closed, all applicants will be notified via email within approximately 2 weeks.

  • A waitlist position is not necessarily a no! Being on the waitlist means we think your work is wonderful, so we would love to consider you should we have any positions become available.

  • No. Artists MUST trade for all hours across all opening days, and be available for all the trading, bump in and bump out times as stated.

  • Floor plans are created by IWAF team based on several criteria. These include, but are not limited to, the type of art you are exhibiting and specific requests within your applications.

  • No, there is no additional option for electricity to each studio. The fair is held on the last weekend of spring and The Substation has main theatre lighting and large floor to ceiling windows that will allow more than enough light.

    There will be power banks available so you can charge your devices so please bring along all necessary cords.

  • No. Unfortunately the venue is not in a position to accept any deliveries for artists.

  • Yes, Public Liability Insurance is mandatory for all artists and is the artist responsibility to obtain.

  • Yes. It is to be encouraged that artists setup systems required to operate as cashless. Two of the most popular payment gateways are Square reader and PayPal Here. You can also organise your own mobile EFTPOS facilities via your bank.

    There are no ATMs services onsite.

  • No. Unfortunately we are not able to provide internet access. If you require Internet access for your own purposes, we suggest you bring along your own connectivity solution.

  • If you need to cancel your application before the approval stage, you may email us to let us know and we will remove your application from our database.

    Once an offer to participate in the fair is sent and accepted, cancellation fees begin to apply.

    If offered a position you will have 7 days to accept this offer. If your offer is not accepted by this time it will be withdrawn and offered to an artist on the waitlist.

    To accept your offer you will be required to pay a 50% deposit. This deposit is non-refundable.

    Should you cancel between 6 weeks and 3 weeks prior to the fair, this will result in a forfeiture of your deposit. If your fees have not been paid you will still be liable to pay 50%.

    Cancellations occurring less than three weeks prior, fees are non-refundable.

    Should you choose not to comply with our cancellation terms, your future applications will not be considered.

  • If for the unlikely event that we need to cancel the fair, dates will be pushed out to 2024 as per our Terms & Conditions.

At The Inner West Art Fair, we strongly believe that selling your work at Art Fairs should have no restrictions. Whether you're a seasoned artist or an emerging solo talent, this is your chance to showcase your creations at a unique art fair curated by artists, for artists.

Unlike other Art Fairs, we don't require you to be represented by a gallery or part of a collective to apply. We also don't take commissions on your sales because we value your creativity and hard work. Every cent you make from your creations belongs entirely to you! 

We understand the financial challenges that artists face, which is why we offer a cost that's not only comparable to Designer Craft markets but also more affordable than any other Art Fair out there. We want to ensure that you can focus on what truly matters - your art and your passion.

Whether your art is in the form of painting, prints, photography, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, or any other medium - we welcome it all. 

Artists from every corner of Australia are encouraged to apply. Whether you're in Melbourne's Inner West or elsewhere, we want to see what you've got.

It’s time to set aside any doubts or imposter syndrome that's holding you back. Embrace this unique opportunity to showcase your art to a welcoming, supportive, art loving audience. Your work deserves to be seen and celebrated, and we want you to be a part of this exceptional event.

Apply now and join us at our one-of-a-kind art fair that celebrates you, the Artist, wherever you are in your creative journey.

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