PICES 2026 Contempora Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: January 4 - February 1, 2026
Berninneit Art Gallery, Cowes Phillip Island

In 2026 the PICES Contempora Exhibition objectives are to:
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Showcase high quality contemporary artworks which offer variety and innovation
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Encourage participation by talented young artists
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Present a variety of two and three dimensional media
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Stimulate interest in originality and creativity in the fine arts
PICES 2026 Contempora Exhibition Timeline
Phase 1 : Applications
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1/o7/25 : Artist 'Expression of Interest' Open
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21/7/25 Artist 'Expression of Interest' Close
Phase 2 : Pre Production
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31/8/25 Selected artists return
Acceptance of Invitation and
pay entry fee
Phase 3 : Exhibition
Contempora Exhibition Stage 1
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2/1/26 Artists deliver artworks
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4/1/26 Exhibition Opens
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15/1/26 Exhibition Closes
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1/9/25 Successful artists notified
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1/9/25 Curator studio visits commence
& provides Artworks Listing form
Contempora Exhibition Stage 2
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16/1/26 Artists collect unsold artworks
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16/1/26 Artists deliver artworks
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31/10/25 Artists submit images of 2-3
artworks for publicity purposes
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17/1/26 Exhibition Opens
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1/2/26 Exhibition Closes
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2/2/26 Collection of unsold artworks
If you are interested in being part of the PICES 2026 Contempora Exhibition in January 2026, please complete the steps below
Step 1:
Take a look at PICES Past Events to get a feel for the type of works that have been featured in PICES Exhibitions
Step 2:
Make sure the PICES 2026 Contempora Exhibition Timeline above works for you
Step 3:
Please ensure you read the Exhibition Guidelines before completing your Expression of Interest Application form - Click the button below to view these guidelines
Step 4:
Complete the PICES 2026 Contempora Expression of Interest Application form below and submit it no later than Monday, July 21, 2025
Step 5:
Feel free to contact Warren Nichols, our Curator on 0420 789 531 or email us at picesevents@gmail.com, if you have any questions or trouble with using the online application form