Published on Monday, 2 March 2026 at 3:07:00 PM
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A celebration of creativity and community in the Gascoyne Region
Entries are now open for the Gascoyne Art Awards 2026 (GAA26) until midnight on 31 May 2026.
Presented by the Shire of Carnarvon Library and Art Gallery, the Awards provides a special opportunity for the community to connect and engage with the Arts and celebrate the Shire of Carnarvon and Gascoyne Region as a place of creativity and culture.
All Western Australian artists aged 16+ are eligible to enter, noting that all artworks must be available for sale. The exhibition opens on 3 July 2026 where the winning overall acquisitive piece and all category winners are announced. Fo0llowing by an exhibition, creative program, before concluding for the closing event and Gascoyne Arts Society People's Choice Award.
This year’s category prizes are all sponsored by local businesses, demonstrating local support for the ever-evolving arts and culture scene in Carnarvon. Shire of Carnarvon gives special thanks to Gascoyne Arts Society, Telomac Tackle and Camping, Carnarvon Medical Centre, Gascoyne Development Commission, Carnarvon Community Art Hub, Carnarvon Mitre 10 and Gwoonwardu Mia.
The Gascoyne Art Awards has been running since 1984, with local arts organisation Gascoyne Arts Society (nee Gascoyne Arts Council). The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to take on the Gascoyne Art Awards as a biennial event at the Shire of Carnarvon Library and Art Gallery on 18 Egan Street, Carnarvon. The Shire of Carnarvon give credit to the Gascoyne Arts Society whose voluntary team have delivered 40 years of Art Awards in Carnarvon.
Carnarvon has a growing arts identity, with many organisations actively celebrating and supporting the sector. This includes the Shire of Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery, which creates exhibition opportunities; Gwoonwardu Mia Cultural Centre, which exhibits and supports First Nations artists; and the Carnarvon Community Art Hub, which opened in 2024 and has quickly become an arts incubator. These sit alongside more niche arts groups, such as Jubilee Hall Craft Shoppe, working with textiles and ceramics, as well as a growing number of individual arts facilitators sharing their practice
The exhibition aims to support artists to have their work seen and sold. It also serves to utilise art as a powerful connector that deepens understanding, carries stories, strengthens community, and contributes to the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents.
How to Enter
Collect your entry form from the Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery, scan the QR code below or visit the Shire of Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery website.
Gascoyne Art Awards » Shire of Carnarvon
Award Prize Pool
- $8,000 Best Overall Prize (Shire of Carnarvon acquisitive piece)
- $2,000 People’s Choice Award (Gascoyne Arts Society)
- $800 Prize Per Category:
- Gascoyne Development Commission: GASCOYNE LANDSCAPE
- Telomac Tackle and Camping: GASCOYNE SEASCAPE
- Carnarvon Community Art Hub: ABSTRACT
- Carnarvon Mitre 10: THREE DIMENSIONAL ART
- Carnarvon Medical Centre: HUMAN FORM
- Gwoonwardu Mia: FIRST NATIONS ARTIST
Exhibition Dates
Friday 3 July to Saturday 29 August 2026, at Shire of Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery, 18 Egan Street, Carnarvon.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to showcase your talent and be part of something special!
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our Sponsors:
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