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 19th 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 four-day period in the first week of August 2025.

Total Prize Money 2025: $10,000

2025 Guest Judge: Ron McBurnie – highly-acclaimed Australian artist from Townsville.

Key Dates 2025: 

Entries Open: Monday, 14 April – ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY

Entries Close:  Monday, 23 June 12 Noon

Delivery of works IN PERSON:  Saturday, 26 July 9.00am-3.00pm

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: Thursday, 31 July 2025

Presentation of Awards & Exhibition opening: Friday, 1 August 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start

2025 Ticketed event.
AOS Tickets available Online Monday, 7 July 2025

Available here: mackayartsociety.com.au

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

 Live artist demonstrations each day!

Exhibition Close: Monday, 4 August  4.00pm

Collection of Work: Tuesday, 5 August  9.00am-3.00pm

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