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APAX - Australian Performing Arts Exchange

Photo by Alex Sibbison.

Arts Market

Applications to be part of the APAX Arts Market in 2026 have now closed.

APAX Arts Market Applications

There are plenty of ways to be part of the APAX Arts Market program including pitches, showcase performances, company updates and mini labs.

You can view the application guide here (which includes eligibility and selection criteria) and review the application form here.

Online Information Session

The APAX Arts Market Application Information Session took place on Wednesday 08 April 2026. 

You can review the session slides here.

2026 Arts Market Curatorial Panel

PAC Australia gratefully acknowledges and values the commitment of our curatorial panel members, who volunteer their time to review applications and support the market selection and programming process. On behalf of the PAC Australia board and staff, and the wider sector, we thank our curatorial panel members for their efforts and support.

Panel members should not be directly contacted, lobbied or harassed. They are also bound by confidentiality to not disclose the discussion around any applications.

The Panel

  • Tiffany Rowland, Dubbo Regional Theatre, NSW
  • Lisa Freshwater, Canberra Theatre Centre, ACT
  • Phoebe Meredith, Brisbane Powerhouse, QLD
  • Claire Harris, Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, NSW
  • Muriel Hillion, Independent Choreographer, WA
  • Adrian Burnett, Carriageworks, NSW
  • Heidi Irvine, Frankston Arts Centre, VIC

New Zealand Observer

  • Janelle Bish, Nelson Arts Festival