Gather Gunnedah First Nations Maker Expo Application

Gunnedah First Nations Makers Expo is an inclusive gathering to showcase creativity and culture in our local artists and their practices. The event will bring together the vibrant and diverse skills of our peoples' vast knowledge bases, providing a platform for artists, makers, and cultural practitioners to present their work within a space built for making connection, learning, and exchange.

Artists are invited to actively demonstrate their creative processes, engage with audiences, and share insights into their practice. Whether through hands-on making, storytelling, conversation, or informal workshops, participants play an important role in creating an interactive and educational experience for the community. 

 

 

 📅 20th June, 2026 at The Gunnedah Town Hall 📍 152 Conadilly St, Gunnedah NSW 2380

⏳Bump In for each event starts at 8.00am *

⏰ Events times 10.00am -3.00pm *

⌛Bump Out for each event starts 3.00pm *

*Attendees will be informed of any changes to schedules prior to events

Artist Fee: Participation is free to presenting artists. Presenting artists will receive a $200 participation fee per site from ANW.

 

Gunnedah First Nations Makers Expo supports: The sharing and continuation of cultural and creative knowledge, Opportunities for artists to connect with new audiences, A deeper public understanding of artistic processes and cultural contexts, A welcoming and respectful environment for cross-cultural exchange.

This event also provides an opportunity for creative and cultural practitioners to develop and present work for potential inclusion in the Gunnedah NAIDOC Exhibition. Artists are encouraged to use this platform to create, test, or refine artworks for exhibition submission.

 

 

All successful applicants must provide the following documents before the event. Participation is conditional upon receipt of all required documentation.

Event Terms and Conditions:

INSURANCE: 

By signing the above you declare that you have provided the correct, up to date, and adequate insurance to host a market stall with your nominated insurance company. 

SALES: 

Each stallholder is responsible for their own cash or electronic transactions on the day. Arts North West will not assist with this process in any way, nor will they help with any transactions or handle monies. 

REPORTING: 

Arts North West requires all stallholders to provide data to the nominated Market Coordinator regarding the gross amount of takings from the related event.  This information is provided to the funding body as a lump sum and deidentified data. Any confidential information will not be provided to third parties once the reporting is completed. 

BEHAVIOUR:

All stallholders, contractors, partners and/or staff will act in a respectful, professional, and courteous manner. Any party behaving in a manner contrary to these terms, will not participate in any further events hosted by Arts North West and may be asked to eject themselves from the event.

APPLICATIONS:

Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

SETUP:

Stallholders must adhere to allocated setup and pack-down times.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Stallholders must supply their own equipment, maintain a clean space, and ensure their stall is safe and well-presented.

PRODUCTS:

All goods must be legal, safe, and comply with relevant regulations.

WEATHER:

The event will proceed in most weather conditions unless deemed unsafe.

MEDIA:

Photos/videos may be taken and used for promotional purposes.
By applying, you acknowledge and accept that images taken on the day which include you in them may be shared publically at any point following the event.