We support touring exhibitions across Australia, to bring contemporary visual art to all communities

The National Exhibitions Touring Support (NETS) Australia is the national network committed to the delivery of best practice touring exhibitions of contemporary visual culture to remote and metropolitan communities throughout Australia.

National Exhibitions Touring Support (NETS) Australia is a national network comprising seven state organisations: Artback NT, ART ON THE MOVE, Contemporary Art Tasmania, Country Arts SA, Museums & Galleries of NSW, Museums & Galleries Queensland, and NETS Victoria.

Each organisation works in partnership with Australian public exhibiting organisations to develop outstanding exhibitions for tour. We work with art galleries, contemporary art spaces, Indigenous art organisations, and craft and design councils.

Annually, we tour over 50 exhibitions to audiences of more than 500,000 people across nearly 7.7 million square kilometres featuring works by over 1000 artists.

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  • 44 touring exhibitions were created in 2025 with NETS
  • 22 visitors recorded who saw our touring exhibitions in 2025
  • 55 schools visited our 2025 touring exhibitions

Our Commitment to Best Practice in Touring Exhibitions

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    National Standards for Touring

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    Tour Management Support

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    Sustainability

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    Inclusivity & Accessibility

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    First Nations Cultural Initiatives