LOCAL ARTIST EXHIBITION AND COMPETETION 2026

Official Opening & Awards Presentation

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

pARTicipate will be officially opened by special guest speaker (...........)

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

THIRD PRIZE $250 - Sponsored by

JASON GARD MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR AN EMERGING ARTIST $500

PLUS

ENCOURAGEMENT PRIZES OF $250

PEOPLE'S CHOICE VOTE WINNER $250 (Announced 24 November 2026)

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.