An elegant a-class art gallery
About Saltwater Gallery
Saltwater Gallery is a professionally curated exhibition space presenting a considered program of contemporary visual arts practice.
As an A-Class Art Gallery, it showcases high-quality exhibitions that align with the gallery’s curatorial vision, artistic standards and commitment to cultural excellence. Through a thorough curatorial process, the gallery delivers an annual program that reflects diverse artistic perspectives, strong conceptual frameworks and exceptional presentation.
Saltwater Gallery’s curatorial direction is underpinned by principles of excellence, inspiration and cultural leadership. Through a dynamic exhibition program, the gallery seeks to foster meaningful engagement with the visual arts, encourage reflection and contribute to a vibrant and informed cultural dialogue within the region.
This commitment extends to supporting local and regional artists wherever possible through carefully selected exhibitions that celebrate the breadth and quality of artistic practice across the region. This includes presenting exhibitions by City of Busselton Art Award winners and major group exhibitions such as the Margaret River Region Open Studios Group Exhibition, which supports participating artists while showcasing the diversity of creative practice within the Margaret River Region.
The gallery also presents national touring exhibitions, bringing acclaimed artworks and significant cultural experiences to Busselton. These exhibitions provide local audiences and visitors with access to works of a national standard and contribute to the region’s cultural vibrancy.
Curatorial Process
Unlike an open-access community gallery, exhibitions at Saltwater Gallery are selected according to their artistic merit, curatorial strength, suitability for the space and alignment with the gallery’s exhibition program. This approach enables Saltwater Gallery to maintain a strong artistic identity while presenting a diverse range of contemporary visual arts experiences.
We receive significantly more exhibition proposals than can be accommodated each year. Due to the limited number of exhibition periods available, not all proposals can be accepted, including many of a high standard.
While Saltwater Gallery presents a curated exhibition program, the Busselton Cultural Precinct offers affordable exhibition opportunities within the Old Courthouse Complex. These spaces support a broad range of artistic practices and exhibition outcomes, including emerging artists, student exhibitions such as the annual South Regional TAFE Visual Arts exhibition, and collaborative and solo exhibitions by established practitioners. They provide valuable opportunities for artists to exhibit their work, connect with audiences and develop their exhibition experience.
Artists interested in learning more about Saltwater Gallery’s curatorial direction and exhibition program, or exploring exhibition opportunities across the Busselton Cultural Precinct, are encouraged to contact the Curator or submit an expression of interest.
Busselton Cultural Precinct Art Exhibitions
Exhibitions presented in Saltwater Gallery and at the Old Courthouse Complex are free to enter.
Events
Features
- High tech lighting
- Black box for audio-visual works
- Temperature and humidity controls
- Security surveillance
- Under cover delivery dock
Area: 145m2
Standing capacity: 46
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