Entry forms were originally published in this entry on 11/3/2021. An updated version was published on 14/3/2021 and again on 15/3/2021. If you have downloaded these older forms (pre 15/3/2021) then please download the new versions or note on the old versions that the artwork collection date has now changed from Monday 16th Aug 2021 to Tuesday 17th August 2021 and Gatakers opening hours now read Mon-Fri 9:30am-3:00pm and Sat-Sun 10:00am-2:00pm instead of 10:00am-4:00pm closed Sundays.

Entry forms are now available for the 37th Annual Regional Competitive Art Exhibition 2021.

Established in 1983, the annual competitive art exhibition run by the Hervey Bay Art Society has been become an annual fixture in the Fraser Coast’s cultural calendar.

This competitive art exhibition is an open competition and always attracts excellent artists, both from the Fraser Coast and beyond.

Artists please check out the competition details below and get your entries forms in and your artworks painted. The open competition has a $2,000 first prize (acquisitive) and most other sections have upwards for $500 first prizes. This exhibition is always popular with the public, so if you want your artwork to be seen, this is the exhibition to enter.

This exhibition runs from 2nd July 2021 through 15 August 2021.

This exhibition is being held at Gatakers Artspace, 311 Kent St, Maryborough.

Entry Forms & Conditions of Entry

Entry Forms & Conditions of Entry are now available and can be downloaded below.

Entry forms are also be available from the Gallery 5 front counter.

N.B. This is v4 of the entry forms published 15/3/2021. v3 of the entry forms published 14/3/2021. v2 was published on 11/3/2021. v1 had print versions made but was never published on the website.

v3 revisions. Collection of work date changes from Monday 16th August 2021 to Tuesday 17th August 2021. This is reflected in the Entry Form Cover Sheet and the Entry Form.

v4 revisions. Gatakers Artspace opening hours changed from 10:00am to 4:00pm closed Sundays to Mon-Fri 9:30am-3:00pm and Sat-Sun 10:00am-2:00pm . This is reflected in the Entry Form Cover Sheet.

Key Dates

Entry Forms & Conditions of Entry Available: Thursday 11/3/2021

Entry Forms Due: Friday 14 May 2021 by 12 noon

Delivery of Paintings (By Post or Courier): Must be received before noon Friday 18 June 2021. Download the entry form for freight details.

Delivery of Paintings (In Person): Monday 21 June 2021 between 9:30am and 3:00pm at Gatakers Artspace, 311 Kent St, Maryborough.

Exhibition Opening and Awards Presentation: Saturday 3 Jul 2021 at 2pm at Gatakers Artspace, 311 Kent St, Maryborough.

Exhibition of Paintings: Saturday 3 July 2021 through Sunday 15 August 2021. Gatakers Artspace opening hours are weekdays 9:30am – 3:30pm and weekends/public holidays 9:30am – 2:00pm