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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.
Please contact the Gallery Development Officer on 9550 3989 or casm@mandurah.wa.gov.au if you require further information.
Applications are now open for 2026-27.
We are sorry to share that Masterpieces 2K25 will not be going ahead this year.
For more information on this and updates on our programming, visit the Masterpieces page
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).
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 are now open for 2025.
The CASM Studio Residency Program is designed to support emerging contemporary artists by providing a dedicated space to develop their art practice in a supportive and inspiring environment.
CASM offers a spacious studio located near the scenic Mandurah Estuary, within the main gallery. This setting provides a comfortable and collaborative space for artists to work and engage with the local arts community.
Studio Details:
Artists are invited to apply for a three-month residency, available in the following periods:
Applications for 2026 will open in March 2025.
Terms and Conditions
CASM also offers a Youth Residency Program, providing an opportunity for one young artist to engage in a three-month residency.
The Youth Residency includes opportunities for exhibiting work and receiving mentorship from a creative advisor, offering valuable guidance and exposure.
Youth Residency Details:
Applications for 2026 will open in March 2025.
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 for hire which allows a variety of community and commercial arts and skill-building workshops and classes to be run. The externally facilitated workshops provide a variety of opportunities for those eager to develop skills and creative understanding as well as a develop a community connection.
Individual art facilitators, community arts groups and professional artists can hire the CASM workshop on a regular or casual basis. It has a capacity to comfortably seat 22 participants in a presentation set up or the capacity to seat 12-16 participants in a practical workshop scenario.
Apply on the CASM Community Workshop Space page
