Call for proposals

Twentysix invites emerging and established artists to submit proposals for our 2024 program.

The gallery is perfect for all forms of wall art, as well as multi-media, sculptures, installations, wearable art, jewellery, pottery, design, poetry, performance, and soundscapes. With excellent facilities and in a prime location, it’s also an ideal space for events, workshops and pop-ups.

Send us a proposal if your work is contemporary and globally influenced—beautiful and stunning—innovative and immersive—fresh and vibrant.

For more details and inquiries, contact hello@twentysix.co.nz.

    • Over 100sqm of exhibition space, located in the middle of Newtown, with full front windows and an outdoor front area, providing superb exposure—day and night—for solo shows, group exhibitions, events and workshops.

    • Contemporary wall space with natural light and an open industrial interior.

    • Full suite of facilities including Wi-Fi, EFTPOS machine, natural light and LED light panels, power and water, accessible entrance and toilet, security camera and alarm, 24/7 access, paint and cleaning materials.

    • Collaborative promotion on our website and social media platforms.

    • Hire fees vary, based on the nature of the event, the prominence of the artist/curator (emerging or established), and whether the event/exhibition is artist-run or curated by Twentysix. Please enquire at hello@twentysix.co.nz

    • Twentysix takes commission on all sales

    • All other expenses are arranged and paid for by the hirer (e.g. design of promotional material and invitations, exhibition signage, promotion, opening night refreshments, printing costs)

    • Additional Twentysix services (e.g. art documentation) are charged as agreed.

  • Please provide a PDF with the following information:

    • Title of proposed exhibition/event (or working title)

    • A short description of your concept (maximum 300 words)

    • Images of your work in progress or final piece/s

    • A short CV or biography (maximum 150 words), providing artist/s’ name/s, relevant experience, Instagram accounts, and links to websites of all participating artists

    • If you are applying for a funded exhibition, tell us why your exhibition is significant

    • Indicative artwork prices

    • Preferred booking dates

    • Relevant experience in filling and painting walls

    Please make your proposal informative and relevant, so that we have a clear understanding of your exhibition concept.

    Twentysix is a positive space. We don’t exhibit work addressing difficult subject matter, such as personal and familial struggles, hardship, abuse, trauma, religion, politics, or addiction.