New Exhibition Coming Soon...
THE VETERAN COLLECTIVE
Life, Service & Beyond
9th - 31st OCTOBER 2026
Opening 6PM FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER
SUBCONSCIOUS Members Exhibition
Darwin Visual Arts artistic members are invited to submit work for SUBCONSCIOUS, opening Friday 13 November 2026.
Subconscious explores the space between perception and reality, where dreams, memories,emotions and unseen aspects of the mind shape how we experience the world.
This exhibition reflects on altered realities, inner landscapes, mental health and human consciousness.
Submissions due: Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Cocoon Creative Residency
As the wet season arrives
we invite you to enter the cocoon with us.
A brand-new Wet Season Creative Residency Program
transforming our gallery space into a multi-studio, three-month artist residency. December 2026 to February 2027
For more information and to show your interest
in the Cocoon Creative Residency program email:
2027 Exhibition Space Proposals
DVA welcomes proposals by emerging and established artists, and applications for solo, collaborative or group exhibitions,
pop-up shows, curators and community groups.
Proposals due: Monday 22 October, 5pm
Join our Membership
Our Artist Membership entitles you to free entry to all Member Exhibitions.
- 10% Discount at Jackson's Drawing Supplies
- The opportunity to apply for an exhibition space. 2027 Proposal call-outs are due in October
- Opportunity to sell prints/cards in our retail space
- Creative Mentoring to help you grow your skills & Direction as an Artist
- Regular Newsletters
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Darwin Visual Arts Association (DVAA) was established and incorporated on 2 August, 1983
It began life through the collective efforts of artists who wanted a place to make and exhibit their work. Throughout DVAA’s history, it has maintained a very active exhibition program exhibiting local, national and international artists and presenting artists both informative and established stages of their careers.
Mission
The Darwin Visual Arts Association (DVAA, or later, DVA Inc) is an artist-run space that is committed to the advancement of contemporary art that is relevant in the local, national, and international context. DVAA provides a forum for the production and exhibition of Territory, Australian and International contemporary art and related practices.
DVA supports local artists at all stages of their careers by building capacity for creative practice and fostering critical dialogue through exhibitions, artist studios, artist talks, publications, resources, events and special projects. DVAA gives artists direct control over the means and conditions of presenting their work to the public. Whilst there are other galleries in Darwin and the surrounding region artists who actively choose to exhibit at DVAA do so because of the artistic freedom that this space offers and the artistic community involved in the organisation.
Vision
DVAA aspires to be recognised as a regional hub and incubator for emerging and established artists, curators and arts writers; and as a leader in engaged artistic practice that links artists, organisations and communities across the region.
Brief History
DVAA was established and incorporated in 1983 as the Darwin Visual Arts Association. It began life through the collective efforts of artists who wanted a place to make and exhibit their work. Throughout DVAA’s history, it has maintained a very active exhibition program exhibiting local, national and international artists and presenting artists both in formative and established stages of their careers.
Constituency
Located at the entrance to the Darwin Waterfront, DVA recognises that its primary audience is made up of local artists and the general public. DVA’s goals are focused on effectively supporting the development of artists through creating comprehensive hands-on opportunities to support maturation of artistic practice, particularly in terms of curatorial refinement and professional presentation.
DVA aims to inform local, national and international audiences creating opportunities for participation whilst promoting local and Territory art and artists on national and international platforms.
Ground floorHarbour View Plaza
1/8 McMinn St
Darwin 0800
