At PICA we recognise that we are situated within the unceded lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects and offer our gratitude to Elders past and present, and to those emerging leaders in the community. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the importance of their care and continued connection to culture, community and Country.

Always was, always will be.

Galleries are open today, 10am–5pm. Our exhibitions are always free.

Hatched: National Graduate Show 2025 – Application Form

Hatched: National Graduate Show 2025 – Application Form

The online application form must be completed in one session and cannot be saved. We recommend copying your responses into a separate document for your own records.

Thank you for understanding that we are not able to provide any feedback on your application.

Please note: Hatched is only open to students who have been nominated by their art school. Unsolicited applications will not be considered.

Please complete and submit the ​form by 11:59pm (AWST), Friday 13 December 2024. 

Resources

Application Guidelines
Exhibition Information
Artist Statement Example
Artwork Description Example

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
Name as you wish to be listed for marketing purposes, if different.
I am of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address*
Email*
Please include Hons. if it was an honours year

STATEMENTS

This statement should be approximately 150 words written in the third person and should provide an understanding of the breadth of your artistic practice.
This statement should be approximately 150 words written in the third person and should provide a clear description of the works or series of works being submitted for assessment. Its purpose is to give the Selection Panel an understanding of the work by providing insight into the motivation, ideas, processes and techniques used in the making of the work.

SUPPORT MATERIALS

All image files supplied must be numbered and titled with the following details: Image #_Artist name, Artwork Title, year, Photographer’s credit • Images should be sized between 2-4MB each.*Please note that should your application be successful you may be required to provide high-resolution versions of these images. • Images should be in focus and well-lit. • Images must be in JPEG files. Please send the Dropbox folder as a shared link, not an invitation to a specific email address
If your practice includes video, audio or other multi-media files please submit URL links of the work on YouTube or Vimeo below. You can also provide video documentation of a performance, interactive, kinetic artwork or installation. Please make sure the links have been tested from multiple browsers.
Please provide usernames or login passwords if needed.
Please provide links to your artist website or online platforms such as Instagram only if they are relevant or integral to your practice. Please note that by providing these links you understand the selection panel will view these platforms as part of the selection process.
Please provide a list of artwork details for the works included in the support material you have provided. Please use the following format: Image #_Title, medium/materials, year, dimensions (H x W x D cm) or duration

INSTALLATION & SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS

What materials, equipment or technology did you require for installation and presentation?
Do any of the works have particular spatial requirements?
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpeg, jpg, Max. file size: 64 MB. If you have any documents installation diagrams or instructions to operate or install your work. Please upload here. Maximum file size is 2MB. Accepted file extensions are pdf, doc, docx, jpeg, jpg.
Max. file size: 64 MB.

DECLARATION

Terms and Conditions*