if you are interested in joining us, then please read our information on stock requirements. if you feel like you could be a perfect fit, then fill out the form below.

artists are welcome to apply year round & we now have two intakes for new artists in the year: October and April.

the deadline for the next round of submissions is March 30th, 2025.

if you would like to apply to exhibit in our tiny gallery please follow > this link.

IS YOUR STOCK SUITABLE? ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS:

is your work handmade - the more involved you are in all processes the better!
are you living & working in east gippsland?
does your work follow sustainable practise, and use quality, natural materials?
do we already sell an item similar to what you create? [we like to keep things fresh & diverse!]
do you have your own branding established?
If you answered yes to all the above - then we would love to hear from you!

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

(###)

###

####

Website

http://

Social media links

facebook or instagram

Tell us a bit about you + your work:

[your style - your ethos - your history - your passions!]

Other Current Stockists

[Where else do you see your products? markets? galleries? shops?]

Do you live in East Gippsland?

[we can only accept submissions from those living + creating work in east gippsland - locals only sorry!]

Yes

No

Is your work handmade by YOU?

[obviously we understand that not EVERY aspect of your work may be handmade - like paper, or ink! - but preference is give to those works that are made personally, by hand, with a professional streak!]

Yes

No

Have you been into Foundry recently?

[the more familiar you are with our stock, our ethos, and our look - the better!]

Yes

No

Are you a not-for-profit organisation?

[we can be a little looser with the commission rates if you are working on behalf on an organisation that supports our local community]

Yes

No

Yah, but not registered

Anything else? Images maybe?

[any extra information you want to share with us? any images of your work you would like to provide us with? it will all help! send images to contact@ifoundthefoundry.com and let us know below if you have done so :) thank you!]

What volunteer roles do you prefer?

ie, shopsitting, markets & festivals, opening nights etc.

At Foundry, we offer a pretty special artist-in-residence program.

if you join us as an artist-in-residence, then NOT ONLY will you find exposure through our little shop + associated marketing, but you receive a lower rate of commission on all sales (10% - 20% rather than 30%) and will be required pay an artist fee of $100 per year and to shop-sit for one day or 1/2 a day per week.

in the shop, you have access to our little office + everything in it, and can get to know the people in the community who are shopping at foundry and buying your beautiful wares! we will teach you everything we know about operating an artist collective, our revolutionary small-business model [explained further here], and introduce you to the skills and knowledge we have learned so far [and all that we are still learning!].

this is a great opportunity for those looking to be involved in a special
community-oriented business that is run by + supportive of east gippsland locals. shop-sitting is a brilliant way to meet people, spend dedicated time on your creative work, + to add your flair to the foundry shop-space.

*If you decide to become a Guest Artist instead, Foundry takes 30% commission for sales made in-store and online. These commissions and artist fee of $100 per year, contribute to the running of the shop.

Get Involved

At Foundry, we offer a pretty special artist-in-residence program.