Curl Curl Creative Space is a unique indoor/outdoor cultural space available for artists, collectives and collaborative groups to hire, exhibit, and curate their work. It presents a diverse exhibition and activation program featuring work by both emerging and established artists and is well-supported by the local community.

The Curl Curl Creative Space program features 20 x two-week exhibitions annually and is periodically available for events and creative workshop opportunities.

Co-located within the Gallery are 4 artist studios available for long-term hire through the Northern Beaches Studios program. 

Gallery Details

• Dimensions: L13m x W 9m
• Equipment: Exhibition hanging and lighting system, 98 gallery lines, 160 gallery hooks, 15 display plinths, 17 chairs, 4 tables, 20 stools, and a complete installation/hanging kit.
• Duration of hire: The gallery can be hired for a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of four weeks at a time.
• Operating hours: The hirer can operate between 7am and 11pm. Example exhibition hours are 10am - 4pm. 
• Staff: The gallery is unstaffed and artist hirers must have appropriate minders during their exhibition opening times.

Apply

Applications for exhibitions in 2024 are closed. 

Fees 23/24 FY

• Exhibition Half Gallery - $195 per week
• Exhibition Solo - $270 per week
• Exhibition Group - $385 per week
• Commercial - $1070 per week
• Workshop fees - starting from $22 per hour

Key Documents

Terms and Conditions

Floorplan

Location

105 Abbott Road, North Curl Curl NSW 2099

How to get here

25 mins from Manly Wharf via bus R 136. Parking is available both at the Creative Space and on the street.

Accessibility

• From bus stop walk 150m, paved path. 
• From car park street level access across gravel and sealed surface.
• Public and ambulatory toilet on site.
• Please contact us for more specific access information.

For more information email us at creative@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 434 434.