Odysseys 2026

• Entries close at 5pm, 22 August 
• Applicants will be notified by 5pm, 29 August 
• Artwork deliveries accepted between 10am - 4pm on Monday, 19 October 
• Opening Event: 6pm 8pm, Friday, 23 October 
• Winner of the People's Choice Award notified on 16 November
• Unsold work collection: 10am-4pm on Monday, 16 November 

Whilst every effort will be made to show all work submitted, there will be a light selective process that favours pieces that have not previously been exhibited in the Zig Zag Gallery, and  with a focus on artworks that are well presented, technically proficient and thorough in conveying their intended message. 

This pre-selection process is carried out by the arts and culture team at the City of Kalamunda, and is based on the following criteria: 

• Skill and technique 
• Strength of concept 
• Communication of ideas 

Artists may submit more than one artwork, and each artwork is evaluated individually. We will do our best to ensure that there is equal opportunity and at least one work per artist, and the overall display will be decided based on gallery capacity. 

All artworks should be delivered to the Zig Zag Gallery at 50 Railway Road, Kalamunda between 10am and 4pm on Monday, 19 October. We cannot accept latecomers

At the conclusion of the exhibition artists must arrange the collection of their unsold artworks between 10am 4pm, Monday, 16 November. We cannot accept responsibility for artworks that are not collected on time collect the work on your behalf, just let us know.

1. Artists must be aged 55 or over.
2. Artists must reside in the City of Kalamunda, have a studio in the City of Kalamunda, or be a regular participant in a local arts and craft program or workshop.
3. The artwork must be the original work of the artist.
4. The artwork must not contravene any copyright law.
5. Artworks may be for sale.
6. All artworks must be suitably presented and ready for exhibition.
7. Photographic clip frames and single string cords or wire will not be accepted.
8. The work must be labelled with name, contact details, title, year and price of work, and this label should be fixed securely to the work.
9. Entrants will agree to digital images being created of your work for non-commercial, promotional purposes that relate solely to the City of Kalamunda. Credit will be given to the artist in this instance.
10. Administration of sales and payment to artists may take up to four weeks after the closing of the exhibition.
11. Artists must recognize that their entries are on public display in a public venue and therefore accept the risk of damage due to unforeseen circumstances and actions of the public.
12. Sales are made for the duration of the award exhibition, during normal Gallery opening hours.
13. Sales of Artworks will require the artist to supply the Gallery with their relevant banking details. Please note that the administration of sales and payment to artists may take up to four weeks after the closure of the exhibition.
14. You may submit your application online or in-person at the Kalamunda Visitors Centre.

Please attach 1image of the whole artwork with your application. 

The image should be supplied as a JPG format, smaller than 500KB. 

The image file name should have the following: 

Artist Name, Artwork Title, Year. 
For example: Mary Jones, Albany Shoreline, 2025

Please make sure 2D work is prepared for display, with a robust frame or pre-stretched 
canvas, with two D-hooks that will ensure we can hang it in our gallery system.