This Years Exhibitions
You’re warmly invited to experience the
2026 - 2027 PICES Summer Exhibitions at Berninneit Art Gallery in Cowes
— a vibrant celebration of contemporary art bringing together artists from across
Bass Coast and beyond.
Step into a dynamic and ever-changing exhibition program, where each visit offers something new to discover, explore and connect with.
Exhibition Program
Small Works Exhibition
Open Entry
18 December – 28 December 2026
A diverse and engaging exhibition featuring a wide range of artists and accessible, smaller-scale works.
Contempora 1
Curated Exhibition
31 December 2026 – 14 January 2027
Contempora 2
Curated Exhibition
16 January – 31 January 2027
The Contempora exhibitions showcase selected artists and more developed bodies of work, offering a rich and evolving experience across the summer season.
Artist Insights Forums
Artist Insights 1 - 3rd January 2027
Artist Insights 2 - 17th January 2027
Each Contempora exhibition includes an Artist Insights Forum — a unique opportunity to hear directly from exhibiting artists.
These sessions offer deeper insight into artistic practice, inspiration and process, creating a more meaningful connection between the artwork and the audience.
PICES Art Awards
This year, we are proud to present the PICES Art Awards, celebrating excellence across the exhibition program.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to participate in the People’s Choice Awards, making your experience part of the story.
Follow the link below for more information on awards and voting
We look forward to welcoming you
Whether you’re an art lover, collector, or simply curious, we invite you to spend time with the work, meet the artists, and be part of this vibrant creative community.
Small Works
Contempora
Pop in
Members Exhibition
POP IN - PICES MEMBERS - GROUP EXHIBITION
Pop In - PICES Members - Group Exhibition
Berninneit Community Room
Friday 25, Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 September, 2026
The POP IN Members Exhibition was a wonderful success, showcasing the talent and diversity of PICES
artists while creating valuable opportunities to promote and sell their work.
Smaller exhibitions such as POP IN offer an inviting way for the community to meet local artists, discover the stories and processes behind their work, and become more familiar with PICES and its role in supporting and celebrating contemporary art.
Information and Conditions for Pop-in Exhibitions: For future reference :)
Artworks can be 2D or 3D and should be examples of recent work. A limit of 2 works per artist.
Maximum size: 100 cms in either direction. The works MUST be professionally presented for display.
Wet works WILL NOT be accepted.
Artists name, title of work, medium, size and price must be attached to each work.
Entry fee is payable on entry submission.
Must be a PICES Member to Enter - JOIN HERE
Artist Demonstration tables: 2 tables will be available from 10am – 1pm and 1 - 4pm each day for artists
who would like to demonstrate their process and method of working to the public.