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The CASM Application Program includes an annual exhibition program and studio residency program in combination with singular cultural events and engagement opportunities.
It is guided by a commitment to cultural diversity and aims to support emerging and mid-career contemporary artists. Applications are invited from groups, pairs and solo artists.
The CASM gallery is a place where visitors can engage with a diverse range of local and non-local contemporary exhibitors working in a variety of mediums. CASM seeks to support and promote emerging to mid-career artists and contemporary arts in a broader community and cultural context and to assist artist gain valuable industry skills and to progress their career practice.
CASM’s Exhibition Program includes six exhibitions per year, from February-October, with each exhibition open to the public for four to seven weeks.
Proposals are open to individual artists, artist groups, and curators. Applications from emerging and mid-career artists who explore innovative and contemporary arts practice are encouraged to apply.
Successful exhibition applicants (solo and group) will receive a flat payment of $1,500 toward the development of new works and exhibition costs. The selection process is competitive with only three exhibition periods available to artists annually.
Applications are assessed by a selection panel comprised of both internal staff and independent arts professionals. The gallery curator is available to discuss applications prior to submission by phone or at the Gallery by prior appointment.
Please contact the Gallery Development Officer on 9550 3989 or casm@mandurah.wa.gov.au if you require further information.
Applications are have now closed for 2026.
To find out when applications open for 2027, sign up to the Creative Mandurah Newsletter.
The Masterpieces Art Competition and Exhibition is an annual event in which local artists aged between 12 and 25 years of age are presented with an opportunity to have their artwork exhibited in a professional gallery. In doing this, the gallery is able to exhibit a collection of artworks that explore the current interests and perspectives of the community's creative youths.
In addition to the main exhibition, the event also features the Junior Masterpieces program, which celebrates the talent and potential of Mandurah's budding artists aged 5-11 years. Selected artworks from these young artists will be showcased at the Mandurah Museum, giving them the opportunity to have their work seen by a wider audience.
The artworks may utilise a wide variety of mediums, including painting, drawing and digital media, and entries are judged across three separate age categories; 12-15yrs, 16-18yrs and 19-25yrs.
Awards and prizes are presented to the winning artists at the opening launch.
Applications for Masterpieces 2026 are now open! Head to our Masterpieces Art Competition and Exhibition page for more information and to apply.
CASM is excited to introduce the new Creative Extension Artist Residency Program in 2026, developed to support artists at key stages of their creative journey.
These residencies run alongside our established Artist Residency Program and are designed to provide time, space, mentorship, and support; whether you’re just starting out, looking to engage with the community, or ready to produce a full body of work for exhibition.
All programs include financial support, mentorship, professional development and free studio space.
Thanks to the generous support from the WA Government and the City of Mandurah, these residencies aim to foster artistic growth and strengthen our local creative community.
For: Emerging artists aged 18–25
Duration: 3 months
Location: CASM, 63 Ormsby Terrace Mandurah 6210
This residency provides early-career artists with dedicated time to develop their personal practice, right here in their own community.
With tailored mentorship and professional development opportunities, this program helps young artists build a strong foundation for a sustainable creative career.
What’s Included:
For: Artists exploring community-engaged practice
Duration: 3 months
Location: CASM,63 Ormsby Terrace Mandurah 6210 or a community-based location
Extension Connect supports artists to design and deliver a community arts project that aligns with their practice and interests.
Artists will have the chance to engage directly with local community members, using their creativity to spark collaboration, conversation, and connection.
What’s Included:
For: Artists developing a solo or group exhibition
Duration: 6-month residency + 6-months post-residency support + exhibition
Location: CASM, 63 Ormsby Terrace Mandurah 6210
This in-depth residency supports artists to create a new, exhibition-ready body of work.
It culminates in a solo exhibition at CASM, with full curatorial and production support.
The program encourages artists to challenge their practice and explore new directions, with continued guidance beyond the residency to help realise their final vision.
What’s Included:
Click here to view full terms and conditions for the Creative Extension Artist Residency Program.
Applications close Monday 15th December 2025.
Applications are open to individual artists and collaborative groups.
Each program is flexible, with the structure and support tailored to match the goals of each artist and residency stream.
These residencies are proudly supported by the City of Mandurah and the State Government of Western Australia.
The CASM Studio Residency Program is designed to support emerging contemporary artists by providing a dedicated space to develop their art practice in a supportive and inspiring environment.
CASM offers a spacious studio located near the scenic Mandurah Estuary, within the main gallery. This setting provides a comfortable and collaborative space for artists to work and engage with the local arts community.
Studio Details:
Artists are invited to apply for a three-month residency, available in the following periods:
Applications for the 2026 Studio Residency have now closed.
To find out when applications open for 2027, sign up to the Creative Mandurah Newsletter.
CASM also offers a Youth Residency Program, providing an opportunity for one young artist to engage in a three-month residency.
The Youth Residency includes opportunities for exhibiting work and receiving mentorship from a creative advisor, offering valuable guidance and exposure.
Youth Residency Details:
Applications for the 2026 Youth Residency Program have now closed.
To find out when applications open for 2027, sign up to the Creative Mandurah Newsletter.
CASM offers a creative space for hire which allows a variety of community and commercial arts and skill-building workshops and classes to be run. The externally facilitated workshops provide a variety of opportunities for those eager to develop skills and creative understanding as well as a develop a community connection.
Individual art facilitators, community arts groups and professional artists can hire the CASM workshop on a regular or casual basis. It has a capacity to comfortably seat 22 participants in a presentation set up or the capacity to seat 12-16 participants in a practical workshop scenario.
Apply on the CASM Community Workshop Space page
The CASM Gift Shop showcases a carefully curated collection of contemporary, innovative, unique, and high-quality locally made artworks.
CASM invites new, emerging, and established artists to apply to become part of the Gift Shop. Applications are assessed by a selection panel against set selection criteria defined in the Terms and Conditions.All artworks are held on consignment.
Applications are now closed for 2025.
The Tiny Treasures Christmas Artists' Sale presents original, locally handcrafted gifts for the festive season. Tiny Treasures will feature more than 500 works of art, created by 40+ artists. All pieces featured in the gallery are available for immediate purchase, to place under the Christmas tree, post to loved ones, or keep for a personal treat. Prices range from $4 to $300, and include small-scale
2025 Applications are now closed.
