Opportunities

Call for Proposals 2025 | Performance Program

Apply now to be part of the 2025 Metro Arts Performance Program

Metro Arts is calling for Expressions of Interest from passionate artists, collectives or companies with brilliant ideas ready to work hard and create something amazing as part of Metro Arts’ 2025 program.

The Metro Arts 2025 Performance Program is designed to empower independent artists and companies to create daring, innovative, and thought-provoking new work whilst providing a supportive framework of professional development bespoke to the needs of the individual artists or companies. Building on Metro Arts’ 44-year legacy of shaping Brisbane’s cultural landscape, this program provides performance fees, resources, mentorship, and creative space to help bring bold ideas to life.

To the general public, the program presents as a suite of curated works focusing on innovation in contemporary performative forms. For the programmed artists/companies, it is an intensive professional development opportunity grounded in the presentation of work as they build their portfolios. 

WHAT IS METRO ARTS LOOKING FOR?

• Originality: Fresh ideas and bold concepts that reflect the spirit of innovation.
• Relevance: Projects that speak to contemporary issues and resonate with diverse audiences.
• Viability: Works viable for a 2-week-season in the New Benner Theatre in standard seating mode.
• Artist Readiness: Your vibrant Artistic Team and their readiness for an opportunity with Metro Arts.

Please read the 2025 Metro Arts Performance Program Application Guide before applying to find out the specifics of what is provided and what is required from applicants/participating artists.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We are seeking passionate artists, collectives or companies with brilliant ideas ready to work hard and create something amazing! In this, we are seeking:

• Bold new contemporary performance of any genre that is production-ready or has a clear pathway to a two-week season in the New Benner Theatre in 2025;
• A creative team that is ready to deliver strong artistic outcomes; and
• A team ready to engage in the professional development collaborate with Metro Arts as a producing partner on the work.

HOW TO APPLY: For an application to be considered it must be submitted via the online form found on the webpage, or via the link here.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 19 January 2025, 11:59pm AEST

Call for Proposals 2025 | Visual Arts Residency Program

Apply now to be part of the 2025 Metro Arts Visual Arts Residency Program

Metro Arts is calling for Expressions of Interest from artists to undertake one of three residencies, culminating in an exhibition in our West Village, Brisbane art galleries as part of Metro Arts’ 2025 program.

The Metro Arts 2025 Visual Arts Residency Program is designed to empower independent artists to explore, experiment and develop daring, innovative, and thought-provoking new work whilst providing a supportive framework of professional development bespoke to the needs of the individual artist. Building on Metro Arts’ 44-year legacy of shaping Brisbane’s cultural landscape, this program provides artist fees, resources, mentorship, and workshop and studio creative spaces to assist in bringing bold ideas to life.

This program aims to offer a transformative opportunity beyond mere exhibition. Comprised of 3 offerings (1 x 20-week residency and 2 x 9-week residencies) participants will benefit from exclusive access and use of the Metro Arts Visual Arts (MAVA) Workshop facilities with a dedicated studio space for personal use (both located at Metro Arts’ satellite site at Norman Park), culminating in solo exhibitions at Metro Arts galleries, West End. The residencies aim to elevate artists’ practices, uncover new ways of working and promote significant contributions to creative communities globally.

WHAT IS METRO ARTS LOOKING FOR?

For the 2025 Visual Arts Residency, Metro Arts is looking for high quality, ambitious proposals that demonstrate:

• An engagement with contemporary art practices/contexts
• Development of emergent practices or new directions within established practices
• Suitability of the concept / project outline that may align with MAVA Workshop resources.
• Openness to critical engagement
• Capacity and commitment to undertake the residency in person

Please read the 2025 Metro Arts Visual Arts Residency Application Guide before applying to find out the specifics of what is provided and what is required from applicants/participating artists.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We are seeking passionate artists who desire to expand and develop their practices with a view to exploring diverse production methodologies and delivering a highly engaging exhibition.

• Metro Arts welcomes proposals from early career through to mid-career practitioners
• The program is open to artists looking to develop and exhibit new works within all fields of contemporary art, including sculpture, installation, moving image, painting, drawing, digital media, sound, photography and live art.

HOW TO APPLY: For an application to be considered it must be submitted via the online form found on the webpage, or via the link here.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 19 January 2025, 11:59pm AEST