APPLICATIONS are NOW OPEN FOR for solo and small group exhibitions for March - December 2027.

Obsidian Bide Art Gallery and Studio is located on Bribie Island at 9/9 Toorbul Street Bongaree.

We provide a professional, accessible and affordable gallery space that is available for hire to artists at any stage of their career to develop new ideas or to engage new audiences.

The gallery aims to present innovative, contemporary Art Exhibitions and experiences to both local and visiting audiences. We invite expressions of interest via email from artists at all career stages.

Please read on for more information or get in touch to find out about prices and availability.

we offer an all inclusive EXHIBITION & promotions PACKAGE that INCLUDES:

✔ Gallery hire for 4 week minimum period

✔ Design + printing + distribution of promotional materials - invitations, posters, local print news

✔ Dedicated webpage

✔ Social media marketing

✔ Email marketing campaign to

✔ Installation assistance

✔ Opening event support

✔ Exhibition catalogue + labels

✔ Gallery staffing during opening hours

✔ Support to develop engagement opportunities and grow your audience

✔ 1 hr one on one consultation to discuss your project and how to make the most of your exhibition

✔ Discounted venue hire rate to host a workshop/class/event.

important info:

Deposit: non-refundable deposit required to confirm booking.

Commission: No commission charged on artwork sales.

get more help where you need it:

Additional one-on-one support services are available. These art consultancy services are designed to support artists at any stage of their creative or professional development and can be tailored to individual needs. Get help applying for a grant, planning or advertising a workshop and selling tickets, promoting yourself or updating your social media.

Grant Writing Assistance

Support with:grant applications,project planning, budgets and timelines,artist statements and support material editing and feedback, funding research and opportunities.

Marketing + Promotion Support

Support with:social media strategy,Instagram and Facebook promotion.exhibition marketing plans, Canva and promotional design, email marketing assistance, event promotion, audience engagement ideas, improving visibility and reach online, ticketing for workshops and classes

Professional Practice and Portfolio Development

Support with:writing artist CVs and bios,exhibition proposals and statements,portfolio development, pricing artwork, preparing for exhibitions, workshop planning, professional documentation.

**Additional services and project support may be quoted separately depending on project scope.

SEE AN EXAMPLE OF OUR PACKAGE