Threads

(May 2026)

The tradition of using threads to embellish, communicate and decorate has spanned most of human history. It was used to communicate status, mend and as a tool of practical education and domesticity. The elevation of women’s craft as a feminist movement in order to reclaim and redirect has been a powerful voice in times when women’s voices often went unheard.

This exhibition is a celebration of the next iteration of artists using threads to embellish, communicate, decorate and elevate their artworks. Curated by Brisbane artist, Leah Gordon, this group exhibition will showcase the broad talents of contemporary Australian artists using threads as part of their artistic expression.

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

    • Applications close: 30th March 2026 (5 weeks prior to bump in)

    • All successful applicants will be contacted by: 6th April 2026 (4 weeks Prior to bump in

    • Payment, Bank Account Details and Acceptance Due: 20th April 2026 (2 weeks prior to Bump In)

    • Exhibition Dates: 7th to 24th May 2026

    • Bump In: 4th May 2026; 2pm to 4pm (If you are located outside of Brisbane and will be using a courier artwork will need to be delivered no later than Friday, 1st of May)

    • Bump Out: 24th May 2026; 4pm to 6pm

    • Afternoon Tea and Sketching Event: Saturday, 9th May 2026; 2pm to 4pm

  • CRITERIA

    Theme and Medium

    All Artworks must have an element of using traditional crafts that use threads (eg. Embroidery threads, wool, etc.) as a whole or part as expressive and communicative elements of their artworks.

     This exhibition is open to original 2D and 3D works that are not the direct result of AI generated artwork and does not require the use of electrical equipment. Video and installation works cannot be accepted for this exhibition.

    This is inclusive of but not limited to:

    • Mixed Media Painting

    • Drawing

    • Sculpture

    • Traditional Print

    • Digital Print (digital drawings are allowed but no AI generated artworks shall be accepted)

    • Jewelry and Small Objects

    Size

    All 2D works must measure under 600mm(w) x 800mm(h) inclusive of frame. 3D works need to measure under 500mm (w) and 800mm (h)

    SUBMISSION AND CURATORIAL DECISIONS:

    Artworks:

    You may submit up to TWO original wall hung or plinthed artworks and up to 2 types of merchandise.

    Pieces are to be no larger than 600mm wide (for portrait or landscape orientation) but can be up to 800mm high (this is inclusive of frames). All works on paper must be presented framed and under glass for their own protection with the correct hanging equipment attached. Framing of paintings is left to the discretion of the artist, but the edges of the painting must be finished to Gallery presentation standards and the correct hanging equipment attached to the artworks.

    Merchandise:

    You may submit up to TWO types of merchandise. For example, you may have 25 x A5 embellished prints at $55 each, and 50 x greeting cards at $12.50 each Or you may have 5 x small artworks at $75 each, and 10 x artist books at $35 each. This means that you are allowed TWO price points for your small artworks and/or merchandise, but you can have as much quantity at each price point as you like. Not all merchandise will be on display at any time. We keep some out the back to replenish and rotate Gallery displays as they sell. All merchandise must be drawn works or prints, cards, etc. that are a direct result of the Artists original drawn works.

    We reserve the right to turn away or not display artworks or merchandise that is not presented correctly, is deemed to not meet Gallery standards (this includes hanging hardware and correct packaging and labelling for merchandise), or is not in keeping with the theme of the exhibition.

  • Exhibition Entry Fees:

    $60 for up to 2 wall hung or plinthed artworks plus up to 2 items of merchandise.

     Commission

    Any Artworks or merchandise sold during this exhibition will incur a 30% Commission

APPLY HERE

Feast

(September 2026)

Food based art is a great tradition for artists new and experienced as a subject and we LOVE It here at the Gallery. Put forward your very best food themed artworks whether it is of people feasting, food, or a sumptuous banquet. We want to see how decadently hungry you can make us all feel!

This exhibition is destined to be a feast for both the eyes and the soul.

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

  • Key Dates

    • Applications close: 26th July 2026 (5 weeks prior to bump in)

    • All successful applicants will be contacted by: 2nd August 2026 (4 weeks Prior to bump in

    • Payment, Bank Account Details and Acceptance Due: 16th August 2026 (2 weeks prior to Bump In)

    • Exhibition Dates: 3rd September to 20th September 2026

    • Bump In: 30th August 2026; 2pm to 4pm

  • CRITERIA

    Theme and Medium

    All Artworks must be based around the theme of FEASTING and FOOD.

     This exhibition is open to original 2D and 3D works that are not the direct result of AI generated artwork and does not require the use of electrical equipment. Video and installation works cannot be accepted for this exhibition.

    This is inclusive of but not limited to:

    • Painting

    • Drawing

    • Sculpture

    • Traditional Print

    • Digital Print (digital drawings are allowed but no AI generated artworks shall be accepted)

    • Photography

    • Glass work

    • Jewelry and Small Objects

      Size

    All 2D works must measure under 800mm(w) x 1200mm(h) inclusive of frame. 3D works need to measure under 500mm (w) and 800mm (h)

     SUBMISSION AND CURATORIAL DECISIONS:

    You may submit ONE piece of original wall hung or plinthed artwork and up to 2 types of merchandise.

    Pieces are to be no larger than 800mm wide (for portrait or landscape orientation) but can be up to 1200mm high (this is inclusive of frames). All works on paper must be presented framed and under glass for their own protection with the correct hanging equipment attached. Framing of paintings is left to the discretion of the artist, but the edges of the painting must be finished to Gallery presentation standards and the correct hanging equipment attached to the artworks.

    Merchandise:

    You may submit up to TWO types of merchandise. For example, you may have 25 x A5 prints at $55 each, and 50 x postcards at $12.50each Or you may have 5 x small artworks at $75 each and 10 x artist books at $35 each. This means that you are allowed TWO price points for your small artworks and/or merchandise, but you can have as much quantity at each price point as you like. Not all merchandise will be on display at any time. We keep some out the back to replenish and rotate Gallery displays as they sell. All merchandise must be drawn works or prints, cards, etc. that are a direct result of the Artists original drawn works.

    We reserve the right to turn away or not display artworks or merchandise that is not presented correctly, is deemed to not meet Gallery standards (this includes hanging hardware and correct packaging and labelling for merchandise), or is not in keeping with the theme of the exhibition.

  • Exhibition Entry Fees:

    $50 for up to 2 Wall Hung or Plinthed Artworks and up to 2 items of merchandise

     Commission

    Any Artworks or merchandise sold during this exhibition will incur a 30% Commission

APPLY HERE