Tue–Sat · to Fri 18 Dec
Flinders Lane Gallery · Melbourne
thirteen emerging artists picked from 800 submissions
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This November, Flinders Lane Gallery will present Exploration 26, bringing together thirteen emerging unsigned artists selected from an impressive 800 plus submissions. Now in its 26th year, Exploration was established to give artists working outside the commercial gallery system an opportunity to present their work within a professional gallery context. The annual exhibition culminates in the FLG Emerging Artist Award, with one artist being offered an all expenses paid solo exhibition at Flinders Lane Gallery in the following year. A Highly Commended artist is also offered an opportunity for mentorship with an artist from within the FLG stable.
The 2026 finalists are: Abhijit Pal (VIC) , Ben Liney (VIC), Branka Sinobad (QLD), Florence Steel (ACT), Holly Goodridge (VIC), Imogen Eve Rowe (NSW), Inès Cook (SA), Marcus O'Donnell (VIC), Scott Chaseling (NSW), Sophie Honess (NSW), Susie Lewis (VIC), Suxing Zhang (NSW) and Tamara Mendels (NSW).
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When is Exploration 26?
Tue–Sat, to Fri 18 Dec. There are 19 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
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