Call for Artists

⁠⁠⁠Overview

The City of Townsville is inviting artists to apply to exhibit as competitive artists in Strand Ephemera 2027. This iteration invites artists to celebrate Queensland's unique stories and transform them into bold, contemporary expressions, using art to spark imagination and wonder. Entries can comprise completed works, works in progress, or concepts.

Funding

Successful artists will receive an artist fee to assist with exhibiting their artwork:

• Open Artist competitive category: $5,000 AUD artist fee
• Young Artist competitive category: $500 AUD artist fee

The following prizes are also available:

• $10,000 Artistic Excellence Award
• $1,000 Young Artistic Excellence Award
• $1,000 Environmental Advocate Award
• $1,000 People's Choice Award

How to Apply

Applicants should read the Terms and Conditions before applying, then click the Apply Now button to begin their application. Applications can be saved as they progress, and applicants may log in and log out at any time until the application is submitted. A non-refundable administration fee of $40 per entry is payable at the time of submission.

Key dates

• Entries open: Friday, 24 July 2026
• Entries close: 10:00 AM AEST, Tuesday, 3 November 2026
• Successful applicants notified: 5:00 PM AEST, Thursday, 26 November 2026
• Exhibition dates: Saturday, 24 July to Sunday, 8 August 2027

Enquiries

For queries about the Terms and Conditions, deadlines, or questions in the application form, contact Perc Tucker Regional Gallery on (07) 4727 9011 during business hours, or by email at galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au, quoting your submission number.