Applications and support
2025 call for exhibition proposals is now OPEN.
Applications close Saturday 17 August 2024.
One of the key goals for the Grace Cossington Smith Gallery is to deliver an exhibition program characterised by quality, diversity and professionalism. Our aim is to enrich both the student and local community through a rich and varied program.
GCS Gallery seeks proposals for solo and group exhibitions from artists, groups and curators. With a focus on contemporary art practices we invite submissions from emerging and established artists and curators. We favour exhibitions that explore ideas and thinking across a range of subjects and themes, enabling connections to learning.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal to exhibit in the GCS Gallery, please read the 2025 proposal conditions below or call 02 9473 7878.
| 2025 Proposal Documents |
| 2025 Exhibition Proposals – Conditions PDF |
| 2025 Exhibition Proposals – Application Form PDF |
| Grace Cossington Smith Gallery Floorplan PDF |
While all proposals are considered, the program is by selection or, in the case of special events, by invitation.
Your proposal is preferred via email to:
However, it can be delivered to the gallery or sent via post to:
Grace Cossington Smith Gallery Locked bag 1666 Wahroonga NSW 2076
Calling all Local artists
Attention all artists based in the LGA of Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai.
Expressions of Interest are now open for the local artist program at the Grace Cossington Smith gallery.
This is an exciting opportunity for artists to participate in a two-week solo exhibition in one of the gallery exhibition spaces in 2025.
In brief:
- Artists exhibit free of charge in one of the three exhibition rooms at the GCS gallery
- Artists must be local residents of Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai or have a demonstrable connection to this LGA community.
- Artists are welcome at all stages of their practice from emerging to established.
- Artists working in any media are encouraged to apply.
- If you applied last year please let us know you would like to reapply and we can use your previous information. Please mention any new works or ideas for your exhibition.
If you are interested in being a part of the Local program and having a solo exhibition at the Grace Cossington Smith gallery, please submit your Expression of Interest as soon as possible.
EOI close Monday 2 September 2024
Please click below for more information and application.
| Local artist Expressions of Interest |
| Download the Expression of Interest form (PDF) |
Support us
Make a difference today
Help the GCS Gallery bring inspiring cultural experiences to our doorstep.
There are many ways to support the Grace Cossington Smith Gallery. This art gallery has been made possible through the generosity of donors from within our community, including current parents and Old Girls. The Gallery is also supported by significant artists and collectors who have generously either donated or loaned artworks for us all to enjoy. We look forward to working with new friends as we continue to strengthen our collections and programs.
Sponsorship: Partnership opportunities with the Grace Cossington Smith art award
Donation: Gifts may be made through Cultural Gift and DGR – The Grace Cossington Smith Gallery is endorsed as a deductible gift recipient under Subdivision 30-BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
Bequest: Artworks donated through bequests will play a significant role in building the Grace Cossington Smith Gallery art collection.
Any artworks offered to the Gallery will be considered alongside Abbotsleigh’s Collection Policy. Works donated will be cared for and managed according to the highest international museum standards, and will be accessible for research and public enjoyment.
For information about donating works of art or making a bequest please contact or email