Friday, 8 May 2026

Artwork takes centre stage at City’s exhibition and awards

 Artwork takes centre stage at City’s exhibition and awards | City of Gosnells

🎨 Key Highlights of the Exhibition

  • Almost 200 artworks will be displayed at the 2026 City of Gosnells Community Art Exhibition and Awards.

  • The collection includes natural landscapes, native wildlife, abstracts, mixed media, and sculpture.

  • Mayor Terresa Lynes describes the exhibition as vibrant, dynamic, surprising, inspiring, and a showcase of strong community talent.

πŸ† Awards and Participation

  • 194 artworks are entered across 11 award categories.

  • Total prize pool: $10,000.

  • The Overall Acquisitive Award is valued at $5,000.

  • Visitors can vote for the People’s Choice Award.

  • Last year’s Overall Acquisitive Award winner: Ariel Katzir for I Do See You.

πŸ“… Event Details

  • Dates: Saturday 16 May – Sunday 24 May

  • Location: Lyal Richardson Hall, The Agonis building, Gosnells

  • Opening Hours:

    • Mon–Fri: 10am – 4pm

    • Weekends: 9am – 1pm

πŸ‘₯ Additional Events

  • Meet the Artist networking event:

    • Wednesday 20 May, 6pm – 8pm

  • DADAA ‘Tactile Touch’ accessible tours:

    • Friday 22 May

    • Sessions at 10:15–11:15am and 11:30am–12:30pm