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PICES 2026 Contempora Exhibition 

Exhibition Dates:  January 4 - February 1, 2026

Berninneit Art Gallery, Cowes Phillip Island

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In 2026 the PICES Contempora Exhibition objectives are to:

  • Showcase high quality contemporary artworks which offer variety and innovation

  • Encourage participation by talented young artists

  • Present a variety of two and three dimensional media 

  • Stimulate interest in originality and creativity in the fine arts

PICES 2026 Contempora Exhibition Timeline

Phase 1 : Applications

  • 1/o7/25 :   Artist 'Expression of Interest' Open

  • 21/7/25     Artist 'Expression of Interest' Close

Phase 2 : Pre Production

  • 31/8/25    Selected artists return

    Acceptance of Invitation and

    pay entry fee

Phase 3 : Exhibition

Contempora Exhibition Stage 1

  • 2/1/26    Artists deliver artworks    

  • 4/1/26    Exhibition Opens

  • 15/1/26   Exhibition Closes

  • 1/9/25      Successful artists notified

  • 1/9/25      Curator studio visits commence

    & provides Artworks Listing form

Contempora Exhibition Stage 2

  • 16/1/26   Artists collect unsold artworks

  • 16/1/26   Artists deliver artworks    

  • 31/10/25  Artists submit images of 2-3

    artworks for publicity purposes

  • 17/1/26    Exhibition Opens

  • 1/2/26     Exhibition Closes

  • 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

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