ARTISTS CENTRE

Located in Aireys Inlet on the iconic Great Ocean Road, Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery is a much-loved cultural destination, operating for over 25 years. Our architecturally designed Gallery is a stand out cultural destination for both locals and visitors, showcasing the creative vibrancy of the Surf Coast — home to the second-largest population of professional artists in Australia.

Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery is an independent Gallery with a diverse and eclectic showcase of contemporary Australian art and leading artists over a large range of mediums.

We are dedicated to presenting a dynamic and inclusive program that celebrates artists from the Surf Coast, surrounding hinterland, and coastal hubs, with featuring select artists and artworks from further afield to enrich our offerings. Our programs provide vital professional opportunities for established and professional artists, the occasional curated emerging artist, and foster engagement between artists, collectors, and diverse audiences.

The Gallery offers a program of Exhibitions, Artist Spotlight Features, and Gallery Collective display, with a digital stockroom, a professional artwork commission service, and offer the occasional art workshop. 

We focus on independent artists for their talent and provide a professional Gallery and curated guidance to display and sell artworks to a clientele of collectors and art lovers.  We value creativity, the arts, our artists, diversity, provide professional opportunities and local connection, making The Nest an inspiring place to share your work, connect with audiences, and grow your practice.  

The Gallery has a number of (mid-small) exhibition rooms and display spaces throughout the building.  A map is provided on our website for the Main Exhibition room with specs for reference.

There is no fee to be an Artist in our Gallery Collective.

There is no fee to exhibit. 

ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

Exhibit Your Work at Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery

Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery invites artists to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to be considered for our Exhibition and Spotlight Feature program and representation in our Gallery Collective. Located on the Surf Coast, our Gallery provides a professional platform for artists to showcase their creativity and be part of our talented and vibrant artistic community.

In support of our artists there is no fee to exhibit nor a fee to be featured in our Gallery. A commission is applicable to sold artworks.

EOI’s are open for:

1. Ongoing Representation (Gallery Artist / Gallery Collective) – join our community of represented artists, with opportunities for ongoing display, marketing, and Gallery promotions in our Gallery Collective spaces.  
2. Bi-Monthly Main Gallery Exhibitions – curated two-month exhibitions in the Main Gallery room (with a one-week break between cycles).
3. Spotlight Feature – a flexible highlight opportunity (weekend to one month) showcasing individual artists or projects with promotional support.

Please note that the application process has two chronological stages:

1. Joining the Gallery
2. Applying for Opportunities

The Gallery Artist EOI form provides a dedicated pathway for submitting all relevant information to the Curatorial Panel, without duplicating material otherwise required of Gallery Collective Artists when applying for further opportunities. 

The Gallery Artist EOI form contains the opportunity to briefly present an Exhibition concept for Artists’ who wish to apply only for Exhibition and/or Spotlight Feature opportunities.  

Once approved via the Gallery Artist EOI process, the Artist may then submit detailed EOI’s for specific opportunities, including the official Exhibition and Spotlight Feature programs via the online forms.

Please see our FAQ section regarding frequently asked questions and the application process.