The Mackay Art Society is proud to introduce the Woollam Art on Show Awards & Exhibition, non-acquisitive art competition and exhibition. This prestigious event will be in its 20th year of promoting art, artists, artistic excellence and diversity. The exhibition is open to the public for viewing and the purchase of high-quality works over a five-day period in the first week of August 2026.

Total Prize Money 2026: $12,000

2026 Guest Judge: Michelle Hungerford

Key Dates 2026: 

Entries Open: Wednesday, 1 April – ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY

Entries Close:  Thursday, 23 June 12 Noon

Delivery of works IN PERSON:  Thursday, 23 July by 4.00pm

Upper Level, 500 Pavilion, Mackay Showgrounds (Entrance via Milton Street)

Delivery of works BY POST/COURIER:

Posted after Friday, 4 July and received by Friday, 18 July  9am-3pm

Artworks addressed to: Art on Show, c/- Artspace Mackay, Civic Centre Precinct, 61 Gordon St, Mackay, QLD 4740

Judging: Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Presentation of Awards & Exhibition opening: Friday, 7 August 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start

2026 Ticketed event.
AOS Tickets available Online Monday, 6 July 2026

Available here: www.trybooking.com/DJJBI

Exhibition Opening Hours (Gold Coin Donation, Sat – Mon)

 Live artist demonstrations each day!

Exhibition Close: Tuesday, 11 August  2.00pm

Collection of Work: Tuesday, 11 August  3.00pm-5.00pm

All works are available for sale: Please contact Susan Riley Gee, Mackay Art Society   Mobile: 0408887904