Feast
(September 2026)
Feast based art is a great tradition for artists new and experienced as a subject and we LOVE It here at the Gallery. We not only want to see your food theme based art though, but all your artwork that gives us the IDEA of a feast. Whether it is the BBQ down at the beach, or the seagulls snatching chips on the shorefront, the IBIS at the bins, the whale hunting the krill, the food on the table, the dishes, cutlery, plates and platters, or the mess in the kitchen. Whatever your idea is, put forward your very best feast themed artworks. 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
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Key Dates
Applications close: 9th August 2026
All successful applicants will be contacted by: 12th August 2026
Payment, Bank Account Details and Acceptance Due: 23rd August 2026
Bump In: 30th August 2026; 12pm to 4pm
Exhibition Dates: 3rd September to 20th September 2026
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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. Alternate consideration for extra pieces submitted may be given to ceramic works that present as a set (eg. large plate, small plate, bowl, cup). If you are unsure, please email us directly at etalgalleryandstudio@gmail.com
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.
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Exhibition Entry Fees:
$50 for ONE 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
Favourites
(December 2026)
“Raindrops on Roses and Whiskers on Kitten, Bright Copper Kettles and warm woolen mittens, brown paper packages tied up with string, these are a few of my favourite things…”
Think of all those things, moments, people and places that make you want to return to them over and over again. Is it your favourite foods? Is it the Shorncliffe jetty at dawn? Is it Christmas with your family? Is it your own artwork? Is it Favourites Chocolates? Is it raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens?
Whatever it is this Christmas we want to see ALL your favourite things, so they become OUR favourite things.
APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW
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Applications close: 19th October 2026
All successful applicants will be contacted by: 2nd November 2026
Bump In: Sunday, 29th November 2026; 4pm to 7pm
Exhibition Dates: 3rd December to 24th December 2026
Jingle All The Bay and Artist Market: Saturday, 5th December 2026
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Theme and Medium
All Artworks must be based around the theme of your FAVOURITE THINGS.
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
Jewellery and Small Objects
Ceramics
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 up to THREE pieces of original wall hung or plinthed artwork and up to THREE types of merchandise.
Please note: You may submit UP TO three pieces does not mean you MUST submit three pieces. It just means that three is the maximum you can submit for this exhibition. As this is our Christmas exhibition we will be rotating the exhibition stock, so not all artworks will feature on the wall or on plinths at all times. As pieces sell or as we refresh the exhibition week to week, we will replace artworks on the walls with ones from the stockroom. All artists will have a minimum of 1 piece on the wall or plinths at all times.
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 THREE types of merchandise.
For example, you may have 25 x A5 (traditional) prints at $55 each, 50 x postcards at $12.50each AND 50 stickers at $5 each. Or you may have 5 x large ceramic pieces (up to 30cm in diameter) at $85, 10 x medium ceramic pieces (up to 20cm in diameter) at $55 each and 8 x small ceramic pieces at $25 each. This means that you are allowed THREE price points for your small artworks and/or merchandise, but you can have as much quantity at each price point as you like.
We encourage you to consider Christmas themed merchandise for this exhibition (eg. Christmas ornaments, cards, etc.) 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 artworks.
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.
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Exhibition Entry Fees:
Hanging Fee: $75 for up to 3 wall hung/plinth artworks. Up to 3 pieces of merchandise/small unhung artworks will be allowed for this exhibition.
Commission: Any Artworks or merchandise sold during this exhibition will incur a 30% Commission