Ongoing Programming - Ad hoc Application

FOR ALL CONTEMPORAY DISCIPLINES

CURRENT would like to remain a testing ground for other short projects, events and collaborations. In this spirit, we invite ad hoc applications (open year round) from all creative practitioners to utilise the space for other projects or ideas. Programming remains flexible depending on the requests and ideas we receive. This programming would sit within ‘Provides Space’ or ‘Collaborates’ activation models.

For example:

• Performances
• Workshops
• Film screenings
• Short free exhibition opportunities

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CURRENT PROVIDES SPACE

Proposals are accepted throughout the year.

Applications for CURRENT Provides Space programme are highly encouraged, what we look for are;

• Independent and self-going shows and projects that use the space for shorter periods use (max 3 days)
• Promote experimentation, targeted engagements and interesting use of the space
• Projects or shows don't necessarily need to be public but more of a production, test of an artwork, performance etc.
• Provide space for artists and creatives to do their own projects and shows where CURRENT are hands off. For example, an exhibition or show where installation, materials, opening events are self organised.
• CURRENT can still promote these on social media if desired and 'CURRENT PROVIDES SPACE’ programmes will still be archived on the CURRENT website.

CURRENT COLLABORATES

Programmes accepted throughout the year.

Applications for the Current Collaborates programme are similar to the above but where CURRENT takes a bigger part of the creative development. These are projects that align closely to what CURRENT strives to programme but deemed beneficial to be collaborative. The CURRENT team's skills and experience are used to amplify the use of the space and the creative direction of the programme.

 

OPEN CALL FOR SHOW: EXHIBITION OR PROJECT 2026

FOR ALL CONTEMPORARY DISCIPLINES

We are very excited to invite proposals from all creative practitioners for three paid ‘Show: Exhibition or Project’ opportunities in October/November/December 2026.

The programme for Show: Exhibition or Project aims to encourage artists and contemporary practitioners to take risks with their practice and engage with local audiences in the presentation of their creative work. We invite artists, curators and collaborators from all creative disciplines to apply for this programme. We support applicants to present creative work that is experimental, investigative, extends existing art practices and engages with contemporary artistic discourse.

These paid opportunities are the backbone of our programming. CURRENT recognises the time, intellect, labour and skill that an artist/creative/curator expends in creating works and making them available to the public. We hope to lead by example, paying artists for their contribution to society and create the change we wish to see. We wish that these programmes can lead to debate and dialogue around contemporary practice and its future.

Applications open Friday 13th of March 2026

Applications close midnight Sunday 19th of April 2026

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Note:
Between scheduled programming for paid opportunities, CURRENT remains free for ad-hoc projects through our Provides Space programme– a testing ground for other short exhibitions, presentation of work, events, workshops and collaborations. Our space remains flexible and accessible to other requests and ideas we receive. We want to highlight that we strive to create a place and a site that allow for transformation and challenging use of the space.

 

Proposals that test new ideas are highly encouraged.  You can apply as an individual artist, curator, collective or group of artists. Please include detailed ideas of how this opportunity will support you in the continuation and development of your creative practice. Please keep in mind we are an unconventional experimental art space and not a traditional gallery

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