Become a tour venue
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
Each year a new Behind the Lines show embarks on a national tour around the country for thousands of Australians to enjoy. We seek venues to host the exhibition for a period of at least 4 weeks of display time. You'll need around 65 lineal metres to hang the show.
Why host Behind the Lines?
- Diversify your exhibition program
- Boost visitation
- Content appeal across multiple demographics
- PR and marketing opportunities
Public programs
What you'll receive
- 100 cartoons framed in blackwood FINI frames
- Introduction and logo panel and 10 theme panels
- Text labels to accompany the works
- Large print exhibition companion
- Marketing kit
Support organising public programs
Like to know more?
Please contact our Touring Exhibitions team for more information:touring.exhibitions@moadoph.gov.au
The Behind the Lines travelling exhibition is proudly supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
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