HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

We’re so glad you asked! There’s loads of different ways for lots of different folk to get involved, and we’ve listed them below:

If you’re a local artist, musician, performer, event organiser, creative group, business, bar, eatery, venue or attraction, read on to see how you can get on this beautiful bandwagon…

• We accept Expressions of Interest for live performances, as well as digital content/projections at outdoor public spaces. 
• Planning an event, workshop or activity over the weekend? Let us know and we can promote you as part of our program! 

Are you a local business or venue? Maximise exposure and offerings by:

• Remaining open for the weekend. 
• Partnering with a local artist and create a pop-up activity in-store. 
• Dress up your shop front with a creative display or by
• Creating a special ‘Art Trail’ friendly food and beverage offer

ARTIST INFORMATION

The philosophy of Murwillumbah Open Studios Art Trail is to give an insight into the creation of art by the opening of studio doors to interested members of the public.

For many Trail Goers, this is the major attraction of the Art Trail; the environment in which work is created, the tools, the process of making, and work in progress are all revealed and add depth to the artwork on show. This is a well received privilege for visitors and a rewarding experience for artists.

For some artists, the Art Trail is an opportunity to sell work. For others, the pleasure is in welcoming, inspiring and talking to visitors, which adds fuel to their own practice and makes valuable connections.

Join the artists and makers, the crafters, musicians, poets, storytellers and all the other creative people of the Murwillumbah Art Trail. Make new friends, develop your skills, showcase your work and share your ideas with like-minded people. 

SHARING SPACE

While it is preferred that artists open their own studio, workplace or home for the Trail, it is evident that not all artists have a venue suitable to invite hundreds of visitors! In this situation an eligible artist may join another artist in their venue, or you can hire a suitable venue within the Trail area or join the group exhibition organised by us at the Murwillumbah Showground.

WHO CAN TAKE PART

The Murwillumbah Arts Trail is open to all artists and makers resident in the Tweed area or those who have their full-time art studio in the area.

COST

The Murwillumbah Arts Trail does NOT charge commission on art sales.

Each artist is required to register and pay as an individual.

Studios and open homes
$150 per venue plus Public Liability Insurance is required at your own expense

Collective of 8+ artists exhibiting in one venue  
$100 each plus Public Liability Insurance is required at your own expense

Individual entry to exhibit at the Murwillumbah Showground
$180 to be part of the group exhibition including the Friday night opening

Participation fees are used to fund the infrastructure of the event, cover administrative and marketing costs and also to provide you with:

• A space/venue on the Arts Trail
• Location listing on the MAT printed map
• Tweed Valley Weekly printed map
• Page in our online gallery
• Promotion of your work in the lead up to the event using our social media channels