The City of Gosnells Community Art Exhibition and Awards is an annual competition open to all emerging and professional artists in Western Australia.

This popular exhibition attracts many entries each year and offers the exciting experience of seeing a vast range of works from local artists together in one space.

The exhibition offers a prize pool of $10,000, including a $5,000 acquisitive overall prize.

In addition to the overall award winner, ten categories are offered, with a $500 prize for each category.

Visitors to the exhibition are encouraged to vote for their favourite artwork to win the Centuria People’s Choice Award.

Visitors can also purchase artworks on display, which are perfect for gifts and for adding beauty and character to your home.

The next Community Art Exhibition and Awards takes place Saturday 20 May to Sunday 28 May 2023.


Entry Details

Enter online or print and complete the brochure entry form from Wednesday 15 March to Wednesday 26 April.

Fees

  • $30 Adults (per artwork)
  • $8 Youth (per artwork)

Fees are inclusive of GST. A card surcharge of 0.45% is charged for payments made at the Civic Centre with a credit card.

Conditions of Entry

Download and read the Conditions of Entry.


Key Dates

Entries open: Wednesday 15 March

Entries close: Wednesday 26 April, 4pm

Artwork delivery: Thursday 11 May and Friday 12 May, 3pm – 6pm

Awards presentation: Friday 19 May (invitation only)

Exhibition dates: Saturday 20 May to Sunday 28 May

Exhibition times:

  • Monday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
  • Saturday: 9am – 1pm
  • Sunday: 1pm – 4pm

Artwork collection: Monday 29 May, 3pm – 6pm


Location

Lyal Richardson Hall, The Agonis, 2232 Albany Highway, Gosnells 


Award Categories

  • Overall Award (Acquisitive)
  • Acrylic
  • Pastel, Pencil, Pen and Watercolour
  • Oil
  • Photography and Digital Media
  • Mixed Media and Three-Dimensional Sculpture
  • Youth Award (12 – 17 years)
  • The City in Focus Award
  • Local Artist Award
  • Aboriginal Artist Award
  • Centuria People’s Choice Award

Contact

For further information, please contact the City’s Arts and Programs Officer:
Telephone: 9397 3000 
Email: COGARTS@gosnells.wa.gov.au


Sponsor

The City of Gosnells Community Art Exhibition and Awards is sponsored by Centuria.

Centuria


Past Exhibitions