The Multicultural Art Festival 2025 is a dynamic celebration of creativity without borders—a vibrant convergence of cultures, traditions, and contemporary visions. Bringing together artists, thinkers, and communities from across the globe, the festival showcases the power of art to connect, inspire, and transcend differences.

As we come together for the Multicultural Art Festival, we invite audiences to journey through the diverse expressions of culture and creativity—where traditions meet contemporary voices, and dialogue gives rise to new visions. The festival includes programs such as the dynamic Multicultural Art Fair, the intimacy of Solo Exhibitions, the synergy of Collaborative Showcases, and the thought-provoking Australasian Artist Talks and more. Together, these experiences celebrate art as a living bridge across cultures, identities, and generations.

  
The Festival invites artists and audiences to consider how identity is constructed—not through singular narratives, but through overlapping histories, cultural memories, and lived experiences. This theme embraces complexity as a creative force, encouraging works that reveal hidden layers, challenge surface assumptions, and reflect the diversity of voices within multicultural societies.

In a time of global change and cultural intersection, Layered Thinking serves as a curatorial lens through which we can explore the coexistence of traditional knowledge, contemporary expression, and emerging worldviews. It celebrates art’s power to hold contradiction, embrace nuance, and unfold meaning across disciplines and generations.

  
The Multicultural Art Festival invites submissions from artists of all disciplines and cultural backgrounds. As a platform dedicated to celebrating diversity and fostering dialogue, the festival welcomes creators to present their work in exhibitions, fairs, and collaborative programs. Join us in shaping a vibrant cultural exchange and contributing to the growth of the arts across communities.

Fees are dependent on exhibition piece dimensions and start at A$250 + GST for works up to 100 cm on the longest side.

* One-Year CAF Membership and associated benefit
* Certificate of Participation: Selected artists will receive a participation certificate endorsed by the organiser and the Victorian Government for their professional record.
* Exclusive Opening Event: Invitation to opening event with light refreshments and beverages, plus professional photography to document the exhibition.
* Marketing & Promotion: Official publicity and promotion, and social media exposure, press release
* Printed Materials: High-quality printed labels, wall signage, an individual page in the exhibition brochure, artist statement and more
* Custom Invitation: A personalised exhibition invitation designed for each selected artist.
* Exhibition Space & Curatorial Support: Access to gallery space with curatorial support, including public guided tours and small artist talks during the exhibition period.
* Gallery Administration & Logistics: Full support for installation, deinstallation, labour, submission processing, coordination, and artist communication.
* Media Kit: Providing digital assets to help you promote your participation (branded images template).
* Online Listing: Inclusion on the gallery’s official website and exhibition archive.
* Sales Support (if artwork is for sale): Basic sales handling and payment processing.

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