We provide creative and cultural practitioners with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the Venice Biennale.
The Exhibition Mediation Program is a unique development opportunity for Australian creative and cultural practitioners to develop their skills at the Venice Biennale.
As part of this program, participants will work in the Australia Pavilion, engaging with international visitors and helping them connect with the exhibition.
The program offers:
- Hands-on experience – gain valuable skills in exhibition mediation and visitor engagement.
- Professional development – receive training to confidently facilitate conversations about art with a global audience.
- Career growth – build international networks and gain experience at a major global arts event.
Who can apply?
The program is open to front-of-house staff from Australian state and territory galleries and museums.
This is an opportunity for participants to develop their careers, expand their skills, and share the capacity of Australia’s vibrant visual arts community on the world stage.
Apply to 2026
Applications to the Exhibition Mediation Program are now closed. Please check back here for more details or sign up to our newsletter for updates.
Past programs
2024 Exhibition Mediation Program
Successful participants were selected to undertake exhibition mediation for the Australia Pavilion, featuring Archie Moore’s presentation, curated by Ellie Buttrose.
2022 Australia Pavilion Invigilation Program
Successful participants were selected to be invigilators at Marco Fusinato’s presentation, curated by Alexis Glass-Kantor.
