Exhibit Your Work
A platform for photography: accessible, curated exhibition opportunities in a welcoming environment for both artists and audiences.
Upcoming Seasons
Techoman Season
starts 29 June 2026
runs for 10 Weeks
Second Season
Starts 28 September 2026
Runs for 10 Weeks
sponsor being confirmed
Sponsored Photosynthesis exhibitions seasons run for 10 weeks at no cost to the exhibitors. 1 or 2 exhibitions are held at once and run for 2 or 3 weeks during the season.
We welcome proposals from all. emerging, mid-career, and established artists, as well as collectives, curators, and community groups.
All work is photography in the broadest sense: anything that is made with using light.
Curation and scheduling recommendations are made by a volunteer panel made of community peers.
An opening is held on the first Wednesday. Workshops, talks, demonstrations and other events are encouraged, connecting with our passionate community and making use of our studio, darkroom and exhibition spaces.
Professional, affordable fine art printing can be done by exhibiting artists with our rentable digital workspace.
Process
Submit an Expression of Interest
Include info about the proposed show: content, representative imagery, duration, dates, artist info, requirements of Photosynthesis volunteers.
Selection by Photosynthesis Curation Panel
The submitted info is reviewed by the Curation Panel who will make a recommendation about the show: accept, revise or decline.
Acceptance and Invitation to Exhibit
If selected, a letter of acceptance will invite you to exhibit in our space.
Exhibit Your Work
Install your show, hold an opening, staff the run days and pack out with help from our volunteers where requested.
Gallery Layout
Artists are encouraged to consider spacing, viewing distance, and visual flow across the wall when planning their exhibition.
Large Wall
The large exhibition wall is the primary space within the gallery. It consists of white-painted MDF panels over a block wall that is 13.8m long with a 2.4m tall white display area.
It is well suited to major solo exhibitions, large group shows, thematic presentations, or installation-style displays.
Small Wall
The smaller exhibition area consists of four walls of total length 9 metres with vertical wood panelling over black acoustic felt.
Optional suspended panels can be used, with white or black face: 3x 900mm + 2x 2400mm, all 1200mm tall.
This space is ideal for smaller exhibitions, emerging artists, focused projects, or companion displays.
The alcove shape also lends itself to projection, display on plinths and more creative display approaches.
