Apply for Revealed Exhibition 2026

The exhibition application form is at the bottom of this page under the instructions and conditions of entry – just scroll down.

To apply for the Revealed Art Market, please use the art market application form.

The Revealed Exhibition is free to apply for.

Artworks are selected for the Revealed Exhibition by a Selection Panel of First Nations industry experts that changes each year.

Get in touch with AACHWA’s team:
(08) 9200 6248
revealed@aachwa.com.au

Please get in touch to discuss any particular needs:
(08) 9200 6248
revealed@aachwa.com.au

The artist:

Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Identifies as an emerging artist, who:
Has not previously had a solo exhibition or any other significant exhibition in a commercial or institutional gallery;
Is not represented by a commercial gallery or dealer (however, the artist may be represented by an Aboriginal art centre); and
Has not won any major national or international art prizes or awards.
OR is an established artist using a new medium or technique, who:
Has not previously exhibited with this medium or technique outside of a commercial gallery and/or an Aboriginal art centre.
Must either be born in, live in, work in or have a strong connection to Western Australia (see further information below).
Has not participated in the Revealed Exhibition more than 3 times.
Must not have had more than 2 artworks acquired by the Art Gallery of Western Australia or a major institution.

The Revealed Advisory Committee acknowledges that state borders don’t always reflect the way artists and communities move, work and live — particularly in regions such as the Western Desert, where artists often travel across the NPY Lands, Northern Territory and South Australia.

We want to respect these realities and reflect them in our application process. If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible, please include a short explanation in the application form or contact AACHWA directly.

The artwork/s:

Must be the original work of the artist.
If it includes cultural stories, symbols or knowledge that belong to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community or language group, the artist/s must make sure they are following the right cultural protocols and have permission from the Custodians or are a Custodian themselves.
Must not have been previously displayed in an exhibition, award, competition or festival prior to entry into the Revealed Exhibition.
For established Aboriginal artists, it must explore new directions, medium/s and processes. 
Must have been completed within the last 12 months prior to submission.
Must be available for the entire duration of the exhibition.
Must arrive at the gallery in an undamaged condition. Any works that arrive in a poor or damaged state may not be included in the exhibition. 
Must not be shared by the artist/s and art centre via images on social media or other channels until after the exhibition opens.
Must be made/produced by the artist/s OR they must disclose if any other makers have been involved or if technical and production support has been provided. Any assistance or technical support must not have impacted the artist’s creative intent.

Artist/s applying with a work-in-progress or site-specific work:

Must clearly mark it as a ‘work in progress’ or site-specific work in the application form.
Must demonstrate that the:
Concept is well considered, and
Timeline is achievable.
Must include the final or estimated dimensions of the work in the application form. If exact measurements are not available, an approximate size range should be provided.
Must provide evidence that the work is underway. This may include images of the work in progress, early-stage drafts or indicative sketches that show how the final work will look. Please ensure the materials and techniques used are identifiable.
Must provide images of previous artworks. Where possible, please include examples of past works that reflect a similar style, approach or materials to the work in progress or site-specific work.

Prior to the exhibition installation, the artist:

Must remain in communication with AACHWA and the Revealed Curator about the works progress and development and provide any images or updates on request.
Must provide images and details of the completed work for review by AACHWA and the Revealed Curator, prior to shipment (or installation for site-specific works). Works that are not completed or resolved to a satisfactory level may not be included in the exhibition. Their inclusion is at AACHWA’s CEO and the Revealed Curator’s discretion.
Must ensure the final artwork is completed, shipped and arrives in Perth by late November 2025. Site-specific works need to be completed and installed in Perth prior to the exhibition opening, with the final installation date confirmed in discussion with the Revealed Curator.

If your work is an installation, sculpture or has specific installation needs, please include the following details in your application:

Consider how your work will be installed. Is it intended to be mounted on the wall? Suspended from height? Displayed on a plinth? Or resting on the gallery floor?
Does it require specific lighting and/or audio/visual equipment?

As Revealed is an opportunity for artists to engage with a large art-buying audience, we highly recommend that artists make their work available for sale.

Artists may submit an artwork that is not for sale (NFS), however, this is not recommended.
If an artwork is NFS, this must be clearly indicated in the application form, along with a brief explanation.
For example: I’m not selling this artwork as it holds personal significance, and I’d like to keep it for my own records and development.

Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) recognises Indigenous peoples’ rights to maintain, control, protect and develop their cultural heritage, traditional knowledge and cultural expression.

While ICIP is currently not recognised under Australian law, a best-practice approach requires that it is acknowledged and respected. It may be necessary to gain permission to use stories, language and designs, even if in the public domain.

The Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of WA (AACHWA) acknowledges the existence of ICIP and that the ownership of ICIP remains with the Traditional Owners or Custodians. Unless otherwise agreed, AACHWA may not use any ICIP contained within this work for any other purpose.

Using any part of the images for any purpose that has not been authorised by the Custodians is a breach of the customary law of the community, and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).

Learn more about ICIP

The artist will always be recognised and attributed as the creator of the artwork.

The Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of WA (AACHWA) and our partners respect the artist’s moral right of integrity. We will reproduce the artwork in full and without any changes, except for where space is limited. In this instance, we will seek prior approval from the artist or art centre/representative

You must apply through the specific group/collaboration application form. Do not use the form for individual artists.

Collaborative artworks:

Must be the work of 2 or more Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists.
Must not involve non-Indigenous artists in the collaboration.
Must include all collaborating artists’ details in the application form (artist name, place of residence, date of birth and language groups).

Artists can submit up to 5 artworks in total. Multiple artworks can be submitted in the same application form (unless they are collaborative works).
Groups/collaborations can submit up to 3 artworks in total. Multiple artworks can be submitted in the same group application form (unless they are works by a single artist).