Exhibitions and Arts Projects

Baw Baw Shire has a rich and vibrant arts community. Council is pleased to support the arts through its annual exhibition program and varied arts projects.

West Gippsland Arts Centre Exhibitions

The West Gippsland Arts Centre presents a variety of inspiring visual art exhibitions in the foyers of the Arts Centre. The artwork is often for sale and can be viewed between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday and prior to any theatre show.

Artists who are interested in exhibiting at the Arts Centre are encouraged to sign up to our Creatives Mailing List to find out when expressions of interest next open.

Other Exhibitions

There are several beautiful galleries located throughout the Baw Baw Shire region, plus other pop-up exhibitions and open studios that are available at certain times throughout the year.

Arts enthusiasts are encouraged to check the Baw Baw Directory and Events Calendar for the most up-to-date information submitted by our arts community. Both of these resources are searchable and can be filtered for the arts.

Current Arts Projects

Public Art Project: WGAC Coffee Table Art Boxes

Council is seeking local artists to paint artwork on pre-existing wooden boxes. These painted boxes will then function as coffee tables for the patrons of West Gippsland Arts Centre (WGAC) for up to 2 years. Artist expressions of interest close Thursday 29 October 2026. Read more about this opportunity here: Artist EOI WGAC Coffee Table Art Boxes(PDF, 639KB)

Arts & Culture Fund Grants Program

This program provides funding for creatives to help them with their creative projects, training or ideas. The latest round of applications close Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Read more: Arts and Culture Fund

Welcoming Places Project

Starting in 2026, Baw Baw Shire Council is grateful to receive funding from VicHealth through Regional Arts Victoria to benefit the health, connection and wellbeing of regional communities. This funding is for Welcoming Places project activities, which will occur over three years and will be planned with and facilitated by Na Djinang Circus, a celebrated Aboriginal Australian circus company also based in Victoria. Read more here.

Creatives are encouraged to sign up to our Creatives Mailing List to find out about new arts projects and opportunities as they arise.