Common
Group Exhibition for local artists
CS Gallery May – August 2026
This is your opportunity to be seen at CS Gallery in the inaugural open exhibition showcasing artists from across the City of Melton.
Council is calling for submissions from emerging and established artists who have a connection to the municipality (live/work/play/study) to submit a work for inclusion in to ‘Common.’
Registrations are now open: closing 5pm, 6 March 2026
Delivery of works: 6 May 2026 between 8am - 1pm
Exhibition date: 6 May - 14 August 2026
Collection of Works: 14 August 2026
The exhibition is being produced to provide the opportunity to present work in a professional space, where visitors have the opportunity to engage with the community’s diverse practices and perspectives in an accessible environment. Have you thought about having an exhibition of your work but don’t have the volume of work all ready to go? Would you like to showcase your practice alongside other artists? Then Common. is for you.
An independent curator will select works which must be no larger than A1 (59.4 x 84.1cm) inclusive of any frames or backing boards. Works must be able to be hung on a wall and be able to be lifted by two people.
All works submitted must be original work by the person whose name appears on the entry form and be completed between Jan 2025 - Feb 2026.
There is no charge for submitting a work for exhibition.
Terms and conditions apply(PDF, 152KB) – FAQ’s can be found below.
Submit your work here
Have another question? email our Arts and Culture team: ArtsandCulture@melton.vic.gov.au
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m not a ‘professional’ artist – can I still submit my work?
Yes. Council views ‘emerging’ and ‘established’ artists may sell or exhibit their work in many different ways and use many different platforms. Artists have a demonstrable ongoing arts practice.
Can I sell my work at Common?
Yes. See point 23 in the Terms and Conditions: No commission on sales is taken. CS Gallery will not coordinate artwork sales. It is the entrant’s responsibility to process artwork sales and hand over sold artworks to the buyer after the conclusion of the exhibition.
Does it cost money to enter?
No, but works must be presented in the format, delivered and collected described in the Terms and Conditions.
My artwork is larger than A1 (59.4 x 84.1cm) - Can I still submit?
No. This is the maximum size we will accept.
My artwork is smaller than A1 (59.4 x 84.1cm) - Can I still submit?
Yes - there is no minimum requirement.
Are their Prizes or Awards?
Not this year - however Council commits to looking into researching awards in the future.