2026 MAP mima Summer Commission - Exhibition Opening

Come join us for the opening of the 2026 MAP mima Summer Commission Exhibition

The Summer Commission at MAP mima is an annual invitation extended to an artist or collective to create a new work specifically for the 360-degree projection cube. This commission encourages fresh perspectives and bold experimentation, providing a unique opportunity for artists to explore the possibilities of scale, movement, and immersion.

Conceived as a platform for artistic innovation, the Summer Commission supports the expansion of creative practice into a fully enveloping environment, where the pavilion’s interior walls become a living canvas of light, sound, and motion. Artists are encouraged to experiment with materials, media, and spatial storytelling, challenging conventional ways of engaging audiences and rethinking how art can inhabit and transform a space.

Beyond the creation of a singular work, the commission fosters dialogue between the artist, the public, and the broader creative community, highlighting MAP mima’s commitment to supporting emerging and established artists in the Lake Macquarie and Hunter regions. The result is a spectacular, immersive experience that not only showcases individual artistic vision but also redefines the boundaries of contemporary exhibition practice.