Local artists are welcome to exhibit artwork at no cost at our Civic (Woodville), Findon, Hindmarsh Libraries or Ngutungka West Lakes. We have space for artworks and sculptures large or small, indoors or outdoors.
Exhibit your art with us
The program is open to artists that live, work or attend an educational facility within the City of Charles Sturt. Each exhibition runs for 12 weeks with spaces available for an opening launch or open studio facilities.
There is no cost for application or exhibition.
- Read Art in the Libraries - Conditions.
- Complete an Application Form.
Applications to hold displays may be made all year round.
Applications should include:
- digital images, photographs or photocopies of the proposed works to be exhibited (please do not send original artworks)
- concept and rationale for the display (up to 500 words typed or clearly printed)
- a statement in 35 words which may be used for promotional purposes
- exact details of numbers, size and media of artworks
- current CV of the artists(s) involved
- any preference for dates
After you submit your application, we will email you acknowledging receipt.
We only consider submissions that address our criteria. The City of Charles Sturt Library Service reserves the right to not accept any application submitted for application.
Once submission has been accepted the artist will be notified by mail and contractual negotiations will be undertaken between the artist(s) and the City of Charles Sturt Library Service.
Current Exhibitions
 | 'Our World of Colour' Art Exhibition with Beach Street Bellas - plus oneThis exhibition, ‘Our World of Colour!’, has been created by a collective of mature and burgeoning artists, each having undergone tutelage on Saturday mornings. This is their third art show, and just like their skills, they’ve grown and changed a lot as a group. “Our love of colour, our passion for art and our eclectic taste in subject matter continues to inspire us to come together and share our work with each other and the community.” Introducing the Beach Street Bellas – plus one: Malcolm Derwas, Yvette Faria Pronk, Clementina Humphrey, Michelle King, Janet Macolino, Sheila Quirk, Pam Trzeciak, and Sue Tully. Hindmarsh Library Launch date - Saturday 27 April 1:30-3:30pm |
 | 'In Pairs' Art ExhibitionThis exhibition was the result of the artist's realisation that everything she paints - happens to be in pairs. Whether it’s a still life with a similar composition, a landscape scene at a slightly different time of day, or the same style portrait of a different person. The artist – Jadranka Sunde – said she feels at home in two different worlds and is inspired by duality. After years in academia as a mathematician, and decades as an executive and scientist for the Australian Defence Department; Jadranka retired in 2016 with the intention to travel and share her time between her two homes - Croatia and Australia. In 2021, travel restrictions were imposed and in this newfound spare time she decided to start attending painting classes. Her journey began with classes in Hindmarsh Library, where she met a group of like-minded people. They formed a painting group called ‘Life More Painterly’ and continued to paint together. This will be Jadranka’s fourth solo exhibition, and her second in Australia. Hindmarsh Library Launch date - Friday 2 February 12:30-2:00pm |
 | The Chinese Traditional Handmade Silk Woven Fan ExhibitionThis exhibition is a celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival and an opportunity to share and showcase the essence of Chinese traditional culture. Chinese handmade silk woven fans have always been a symbol of Chinese culture, representing exquisite craftsmanship and artistic creativity. Here, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in and explore these exquisite works of art. Findon Library |
 | 100 Years of Henley Town Hall by Henley & Grange Historical SocietyWith a fascinating array of memorabilia, clothing and beautiful archival images – this display is the perfect opportunity to come experience a slice of local history. The Town Hall is now closed for the building construction of Ngutungka Henley Library and Community Hub – but never fear – the new Ngutungka will incorporate the heritage-listed Town Hall. Check out and step into years gone by. Ngutungka West Lakes |
 | Human fates in Europe art exhibition by Lajos RitókThis art exhibition aims to show faces of people of a disappearing world. People who lived in harmony with nature, who appreciated everything and didn't want to have more than they had. They accepted everything, even a piece of bread, as a gift. They honoured themselves, their partners, the animals, everything, which nurtured their souls. Even if destiny tested them to the extreme, they stayed straight and pure humans. Lajos Ritok: “My aim is to draw as naturally as I breath, so I can merge deeper in things that are swirling in my soul. To search ceaselessly the moment when the strokes get tired and join me. To tame the stroke and walk with it as nature permits. To try to speak sincerely with my talents about the destiny of man and things around us and accept them.” Lajos Ritók is a Hungarian artist born in 1968 in Rumania. Since 1989 he has lived in Hungary, in the city of Debrecen. He has three tertiary diplomas in arts and works as a painter, graphicist and sculptor. He has had more than 490 exhibitions in Europe, Amerika, Asia and Africa. Twice he has had exhibitions in the Louvre, and once his works were exhibited with those of Rembrandt. To Hindmarsh Library he is bringing some of his charcoal portraits. Hindmarsh Library |
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