A checklist to help you towards this goal ...

As an amateur artist, your next step could be to host an exhibition. As lofty as this goal might sound, the impending dealine will help you focus your direction, build confidence and connect with your audience.

1. Define Your Goal

Decide the focus of your exhibition:

  • Share your creativity
  • Sell your art
  • Network with other artists

2. Choose a Theme

Pick a unifying idea, like a personal story, technique, or topic that inspires you

3. Prepare Your Art

  • Select a manageable number of pieces
  • Frame or display them professionally
  • Label them with titles, mediums, and prices (if for sale)

4. Find a Venue

Look for beginner-friendly spaces. See the list of spaces on the Northern beaches at the end of this Checklist

  • Community centers
  • Cafes or libraries
  • Shared exhibitions

5. Promote Your Event

  • Use social media and flyers
  • Send invitations to friends and local art groups
  • Add personal touches like artist talks or guestbooks
  • Ask us to help you with the promotion

6. Handle Sales

  • Set your prices
  • Offer prints or smaller items for affordability
  • Prepare payment options (cash or digital)

7. Celebrate and Learn

Reflect on what you learned and enjoy your success!

 

Local exhibition spaces ...

Curl Curl Creative Space

Hake House of Art, Dee Why

Harvey Galleries, Seaforth

Manly Art Gallery & Museum

Manly LIbrary Creative Space

Michael Reid Northern Beaches, Newport

Mosman Art Gallery

Northern Beaches Gallery, Cromer

Sydney Road Gallery