visual Arts Competition

Collie on canvas (or clay, or fabric, or film…)

The Collie Creates Visual Arts Competition is your chance to show what Collie means to you, through your own creative lens.

This year’s theme is “Colliecentric”. It’s all about our people, places, stories and spirit. However you interpret that is up to you. We want to see how you capture the heart of this town, whether that’s through painting, sculpture, photography, textiles or whatever medium you work in.

Entries close Friday 22 August

Who can enter?

Open to all residents of Collie and surrounding areas — no matter your age or experience level.

You don’t need to be a professional artist. If you’ve got an idea, a story to share, or simply enjoy creating with your hands, we’d love to see what you come up with.

This year’s theme is "Collie Centric" — a celebration of the people, places, stories, and spirit that make our region unique. The theme is open to interpretation, so feel free to get creative.

Prizes:

  • First Prize: $100

  • Second Prize: $50

Awards will be given across a range of categories, and every visitor to the exhibition will have the chance to vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Two people, a woman with glasses and a red coat and a man with a beard and cap, standing in front of colorful abstract artwork in a gallery.

Categories & mediums

◈ Painting & Drawing

◈ Sculpture & 3D works

◈ Photography

◈ Textiles

◈ Mixed Media

◈ Pottery

◈ Quilting and much more…

Two women smiling at an art gallery, holding glasses of wine, standing in front of colorful abstract paintings on white walls.

Keen to join in?

Before entering please read the competition guidelines and terms and conditions below.

If you have any issues please contact us: colliecreates@outlook.com

Entries close Friday 22 August 2025

A BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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Community Bank Collie Bendigo Bank and a stylised white and purple logo of Bendigo Bank.