Street Scene
Open Call Group Exhibition.
Scene One EXT Street -
The setting sun reflects off a discarded can. Two lover kiss in public abandon. A cat suns itself amidst the weeds. Shady men smoke and plot murder. A homeless man sleeps in a heap. Graffiti sprawls across the crumbling walls…
The street lives large in our collective imagination. Beloved by artists of all types. The street is public space and yet the scene for so many private moments. The streets can be full of people or a stage for just one; filled with golden sunlight or dark and liminal. A European lane full of flowers and flowing dresses or an Asian backstreet cluttered with scooters and hawkers, or a suburban nightmare of emptiness and conformity? The street can be full of drama, bustling life or gritty ambience and quiet contemplation.
Street Scene is an open call exhibition centred on the street however you see it. Artists in all mediums and all levels are invited to interpret the theme in any way:
- Painting
- Printmaking & Drawing
- Photography
- Sculpture
- Video
- Sound & Mixed Media
Showcase your talent to a captivated audience at this landmark event, running 30th August to 7th September, 2025.
This is your chance to shine! Reserve your spot and submit up to 10 pieces of artwork—each fitting within a max dimension of 100 by 100 by 100 cm. Every entry will be proudly displayed, making this a truly inclusive and public celebration of the street.
Key Dates and Details
Entries Close: Friday 22nd August, 2025.
Artwork Drop-off: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August, 2025, between 11 AM and 4 PM.
A completed Entry Form and payment of entry fees are required by Friday, 22nd August, 2025, at midnight (11:59 PM).
Submissions are open to artists of all experience levels.
Opening Night: Friday, August 29th, 2025, from 6–9 PM.
All entries will be exhibited during the Street Scene Exhibition from 30th August to 7th September, 2025.
Fitzroy Public Gallery reserves the right to cancel entries or exclude works that violate the Terms and Conditions.
Entry and Fees:
$35 per artwork .
Artists may submit a maximum of 10 works.
Restrictions:
Accepted Mediums: Both 2D (e.g., paintings, drawings, photography) and 3D (e.g., sculptures displayed on plinths) artworks are welcome.
All artworks must measure 100cm or smaller on any side, including frames and mounting.
Artworks must comply with copyright and licensing laws. The artist guarantees their work is original and does not violate third-party rights.
The gallery reserves the right to decline any work deemed offensive, pornographic, defamatory, or racist.
AI-generated imagery is not permitted.
Diptychs or triptychs can be submitted as a single work if approved by the gallery and if the combined size remains under 100cm.
All components must share one title, one price, and will not be labelled or sold separately.
EXHIBITION DISPLAY
Each piece will be displayed with a label including the artist’s name, artwork title, and medium.
The gallery has full discretion over curatorial decisions.
While reasonable requests will be considered, specific curatorial requirements cannot be guaranteed.
Multiple artworks from the same artist may not be displayed together; placement will be determined within the broader exhibition.
ARTWORK SALES
A 25% gallery commission applies to all artwork sales, inclusive of GST where applicable.
Artists may choose to make their artworks available for sale or mark them as "Not For Sale" during entry.
All pieces will be available for public viewing during the exhibition dates and by appointment at the gallery's discretion.
Due to the volume of submissions, artworks will not be displayed in an online catalogue.
Fitzroy Public Gallery retains a 25% commission on all sales.
Please ensure all information is accurate before submitting your entry form.
If changes are necessary, contact us via email at FitzroyPublic@gmail.com.
