Applications for Sydney Contemporary 2026 are open to established commercial galleries and accredited artist agents with a demonstrated exhibition history, presenting a minimum of four curated exhibitions per year within their own premises, external project spaces, or at recognised art fairs.

Selection is based on the curatorial strength and vision of each applicant’s program, the calibre of their represented artists, and the quality and concept of their proposed presentation for Sydney Contemporary 2026. Consideration is also given to the calibre of work, previous fair participation, and notable projects undertaken by the gallery and its artists both nationally and internationally.

Applicants are encouraged to propose new and ambitious bodies of work, including curated solo presentations or ‘solo within group’ exhibitions that exemplify excellence in contemporary practice.

All applications are reviewed by the Sydney Contemporary Selection Committee, a panel of respected industry experts. The 2026 Selection Committee comprises José Da Silva(Director UNSW Galleries Chair, University Art Museums Australia), Amanda Love(Director, LoveArt), Jarrod Rawlins(Director, Curatorial Affairs, Museum of Old and New Art), and Victor Wang(Director, Artspace).f