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The CASM Application Program includes an annual exhibition program and studio residency program in combination with singular cultural events and engagement opportunities.
It is guided by a commitment to cultural diversity and aims to support emerging and mid-career contemporary artists. Applications are invited from groups, pairs and solo artists.
The CASM gallery is a place where visitors can engage with a diverse range of local and non-local contemporary exhibitors working in a variety of mediums. CASM seeks to support and promote emerging to mid-career artists and contemporary arts in a broader community and cultural context and to assist artist gain valuable industry skills and to progress their career practice.
CASM’s Exhibition Program includes six exhibitions per year, with each exhibition open to the public for four to seven weeks.
Proposals are open to individual artists, artist groups, and curators. Applications from emerging and mid-career artists who explore innovative and contemporary arts practice are encouraged to apply.
Successful exhibition applicants (solo and group) will receive a flat payment of $1,500 toward the development of new works and exhibition costs. The selection process is competitive with only three exhibition periods available to artists annually.
Applications are assessed by a selection panel comprised of both internal staff and independent arts professionals. The gallery curator is available to discuss applications prior to submission by phone or at the Gallery by prior appointment.
2026-27 CASM Exhibition and Studio Residency Applications will open in February 2025
Please contact the Gallery Development Officer on 9550 3989 or casm@mandurah.wa.gov.au if you require further information.
The Masterpieces Art Competition and Exhibition is an annual event in which local artists aged between 12 and 25 years of age are presented with an opportunity to have their artwork exhibited in a professional gallery. In doing this, the gallery is able to exhibit a collection of artworks that explore the current interests and perspectives of the community's creative youths.
The artworks may utilise a wide variety of mediums, including painting, drawing and digital media, and entries are judged across three separate age categories; 12-15yrs, 16-18yrs and 19-25yrs.
Awards and prizes to the value of $4,000 are presented to the artists at the opening launch. Specialty awards are sponsored by Terrace Art Framers, Terraform Studio and Dorothy Newland (deceased).
Application Information
2025 Applications will open in February
The CASM Gift Shop showcases a carefully curated collection of contemporary, innovative, unique, and high-quality locally made artworks.
CASM invites new, emerging, and established artists to apply to become part of the Gift Shop. Applications are assessed by a selection panel against set selection criteria defined in the Terms and Conditions which include the artists demographic area.The following postcodes are included in our defined demographic area:All artworks are held on consignment.
Applications for 2025 open in February. Please read T&C's before proceeding with your application.
The CASM Studio Residency program aims to support emerging contemporary artists to build a body of work in a comfortable and engaging environment.
CASM has one studio space near the beautiful Mandurah Estuary. The studio is within the main gallery where artists have full access to all facilities and has a balance of natural and fluorescent lighting with shelving provided.
The gallery provides:
Artists are invited to apply for a three-month residency in the studio, Jan-Mar, July-Sept or Oct-Dec.
Contact the Gallery Development Officer on 95503989 or email casm@mandurah.wa.gov.au for more information
2026 Applications will open in February.
CASM has one studio space available for a three-month period for the Youth Residency Program between 1 April - 30 June annually.
To be eligible, artists must:
Joint applications up to three youth artists sharing the space will also be considered.
Successful artists have the opportunity to receive mentorship by local practicing artists.
Contact the Gallery Development Officer on 95503989 or email casm@mandurah.wa.gov.au for more information
2026 Applications will open in February.
The Tiny Treasures Christmas Artists' Sale presents original, locally handcrafted gifts for the festive season. Tiny Treasures will feature more than 500 works of art, created by 40+ artists. All pieces featured in the gallery are available for immediate purchase, to place under the Christmas tree, post to loved ones, or keep for a personal treat. Prices range from $4 to $300, and include small-scale sculpture, collage and illustration works, paintings and prints, jewellery, ceramics and basketry.
CASM invites all Peel artists and artisans to be part of it's annual end of year exhibition.
Artists can apply for:
2025 Applications will open in September.
CASM offers a creative space which allows a variety of community arts and skill building workshops to be run. The workshops allow for those eager to learn to develop skills and creative understanding as well as a community connection.
The CASM workshop is available to be hired by individual art facilitators, community arts groups and professional artists on a regular or casual basis.
Apply on the CASM venues hire page.
