LOCAL ARTIST EXHIBITION AND COMPETITION 2026

Official Opening & Awards Presentation

Enjoy an evening of art, light refreshments, and live music by Linda Capewell at the Official Opening of pARTicipate 2026

The exhibition will be officially opened by Deputy Mayor, Cr Sheryl Windle.

Special guest judge, Goondiwindi artist, Kate Beard will announce the category winners.

Attendance is free, please RSVP below for catering purposes

FRIDAY      16 OCTOBER      6:00 PM

Official Proceedings from 6:30pm

Thanks to generous sponsorship from local businesses, the following prizes will be awarded at the opening

FIRST PRIZE $1000 - Sponsored by Hear 4 Good

SECOND PRIZE $500 - Sponsored by Condamine Sports Club

THIRD PRIZE $250 - Sponsored by Darling Downs Bank

JASON GARD MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR AN EMERGING ARTIST $250 - Co-Sponsored by Rose City Shoppingworld

PLUS

ENCOURAGEMENT PRIZES OF $250 

PEOPLE'S CHOICE VOTE WINNER $250 (Announced 24 November 2026) - Sponsored by Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers

Since its beginnings as a biennial event in 2011, pARTicipate has provided local artists with the opportunity to exhibit their work

and gain recognition alongside their Southern Downs peers. It offers a professional gallery platform to showcase

 local creativity, celebrate excellence and highlight contemporary stories from our region.

Exhibition Open: 15 October to 18 November 2026