Calling all artists & makers, this is your chance to exhibit with us!
The Darebin Local Art Salon celebrates art, creativity and expression within our community. All artists who live, work, study or base their creative practice in the City of Darebin are invited to exhibit an artwork at the spectacular Bundoora Homestead Art Centre.
The Darebin Local Art Salon is a major community art prize and exhibition that provides a platform for local artists and makers at any stage in their career to exhibit in a public art gallery. It is free to enter, and all submissions will be exhibited up to and including the 160th entry.
Formerly known as the A1 Darebin Art Salon, this year we’ve got a new format! The exhibition has been reimagined to include 3D and 2D works. Submitted artworks must:
- Have been created between 2025- 2026.
- 3D artworks must be no larger than 60cm in any dimension and weigh less than 10kg.
- 2D artworks must be no larger than 60 x 60cm.
- Artworks can be any medium except for those that require access to power.
View a PDF of the application form
Don’t delay: applications close Tuesday 8 December 4pm, or when we reach 160 entries.
PRIZES
Participating artists are eligible to win the following prizes:
The Darebin Local Art Salon Award – $1,000 AUD
Four People’s Choice Awards will be awarded in the following categories:
- Works on Paper Prize
- Sculpture Prize
- Textile/Mixed Media Prize
- Painting Prize
The Winner of each category will be awarded a $250 voucher for an art supplies shop.
KEY DATES
Entries Open | Thursday 29 October 2026
Online Information Session | Wednesday 11 November 2026, 6pm- 6:45pm. RSVP here
Entries Close | Tuesday 8 December 2026, 4pm
Successful applicants notified | Friday 22 January 2027
Delivery of Works | Wednesday 24 February- Saturday 27 February 2027
Exhibition Dates | Saturday 10 March- Saturday 5 June 2027
Opening Event and Prize Announcement | Saturday 13 March 2027
Collection of Works | Wednesday 9 June– Saturday 12 June 2027.
Image: A1 Darebin Art Salon Opening Event 2025. Photography credit: Lucy Foster
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