We offer a range of cultural and creative opportunities including public art commissions, artist residencies, an annual grant program and artist call-outs for exhibitions, performances, festivals and events.
Want to know more?
Email creative@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au.
Creative News
To support local artists, creatives and cultural workers we publish a monthly e-newsletter, Creative News. This includes all the opportunities below, plus more!
Arts & Creativity Grants
An annual grant program supporting creatives, artists, arts workers, creatives, collectives and cultural organisations.
Environmental Art & Design Prize
Artists and designers Australia-wide are invited to enter this annual prize.
Artist Residency Program
An annual residency program supporting artists and creatives to explore their practice and develop new work.
Emerging Curator Program
Design and produce a funded exhibition and/or series of public events, mentored by the curators at Manly Art Gallery & Museum.
Public Art
Council has a number of evolving public art projects, including street art projects and public art throughout the Northern Beaches.
Spaces for hire
Curl Curl Creative Space
A contemporary community art space for exhibitions, performances, and creative programming. Find out more
Mona Vale Creative Space - Studios
Set amongst a busy village centre, the Mona Vale Creative Space - Studios offers an affordable shop space for emerging and start-up creative businesses. Find out more
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery
The Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery is a contemporary community art space for exhibition and workshop hire. Find out more
Avalon Creative Space - Workshop Space and Studios
Flexible space to run a workshop or host a creative happening. Find out more
Northern Beaches Studios Program
The Northern Beaches Studios program offers local creatives affordable studio spaces for hire. Perfect for artists, designers and creatives of all types to grow their practice and connect with the creative community.
