Community Art Exhibition and Awards

The City of Gosnells Community Art Exhibition and Awards is an annual event that gives both emerging and professional artists the opportunity to showcase their work while celebrating creativity and culture in the heart of the community.

The exhibition and awards play a vital role in fostering connection, vibrancy and creativity within the City of Gosnells.

The $10,000 prize pool includes a $5,000 Overall Acquisitive Award. Visitors to the exhibition can vote for the People's Choice Award.

Many artworks will be available for sale during the exhibition, providing a fantastic opportunity to support local artists and their creations.

Entries for the 2027 exhibition will open on the 11st of January. More information will be available soon.

2026 Award Categories

Award Category	Prize
Overall Acquisitive Award	$5,000
Oil Award	$500
Acrylic Award	$500
Pastel, Pencil, Pen and Watercolour Award	$500
Photography and Digital Media Award	$500
Mixed Media, and Three Dimensional Sculpture Award	$500
Youth Award (12-17)	$500
The City in Focus Award	$500
Local Artist Award	$500
Aboriginal Artist Award	$500
People's Choice Award	$500
Highly Commended: Oil	-
Highly Commended: Photography and Digital Media Award	-

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More Information

Important Dates

2027 Community Art Exhibition & Awards entries opening on the 11th of January, 2026.

More information coming soon.

2026 Award Winners

The Awards include the following winning artists in each category:

Award Category	Winning Artist	Artwork Title
Overall Acquisitive Award	Jane Meleisea	Centre Stage
Oil Award	Chantalle Grummet	The Ultimate Power Bunny
Acrylic Award	Geoffrey Richard Reeves	White Gum
Pastel, Pencil, Pen and Watercolour Award	Linda Glover	Faithful Friend
Photography and Digital Media Award	Tania Rutley	First Sight of Gold
Mixed Media, and Three Dimensional Sculpture Award	David Jay Reed	Enemy of the State
Youth Award (12-17)	Miriam Sekendy	Partial Presence
The City in Focus Award	Christian Douglas	Royal Icons
Local Artist Award	Geraldine Gustavino	Crowned Elegance
Aboriginal Artist Award	Ethyn Amat	Vigorous Frenzy
Highly Commended: Oil	Zainub Khan	On the Horizon
Highly Commended: Photography and Digital Media	Christine King	Bee Happy

Hangers and Artwork Labelling Specification Sheet

Download: Hangers and Artwork Labelling Specification Sheet(PDF, 387KB)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enter?

Entries for the 2026 exhibition are closed. Entry details for the 2027 Community Art Awards & Exhibition will be available soon.

How many artworks can I enter?

The maximum number of artwork entries per artist is as follows:

City of Gosnells resident or ratepayer: two pieces
Non-resident or ratepayer: one piece

Does the artwork need to be recently created?

All artworks must be original works created by the artist and must have been completed within the last 12 months from the entries' closing date.

Can I enter an artwork that has been exhibited before at another art exhibition?

Yes, you can enter an artwork that has been exhibited before in another art exhibition. Please note, all artworks must have been created within the last 12 months from the entries' closing date to be accepted.

Can I enter an artwork that has won an award in another art exhibition?

If the artwork has won an award in another exhibition, you can still enter it. Please note, all artworks must have been created within the last 12 months from the entries' closing date to be accepted.

What is the maximum dimension of the artwork?

All artworks must not exceed 1.2m x 1.2m (including frame) besides multi-panels 2.4m x 1.2m.
2D artworks must not weigh more than 10kg, and 3D artworks must not weigh more than 20kg.
Multi panel works will be classed as one (1) entry with a combined size of W2.4m x H1.2m.

How do I price my artwork?

Start by exploring different pricing strategies online to find a formula that works for you. Once you've chosen one, calculate your price, and remember to add a 20% commission and GST (only if you're registered for GST) to cover all costs.

When can I expect payment if my artwork is sold?

Payment for sold artwork will begin after the Community Art Exhibition closes. A member of the Art team will contact you to start the payment process.

Once the payment request is submitted, it may take 4-6 weeks for the funds to reach your designated bank account.

What is the Overall Acquisitive Award?

All entries are automatically entered into this category regardless of medium and the winning work will then become part of the City of Gosnells collection.