Entries OPEN
Apollo Bay Art Show is an annual event running from Good Friday through the Autumn School Holidays. Open to all artists.
An Apollo Bay Arts event.
Show Details
- SHOW DATES 3 - 12 April, 2026
- ENTRIES CLOSE Mon 2 March 2026
- DELIVER ART Mon 30 Mar, 1 - 6pm
- OPENING Thurs 2 April, 6-8pm
- TIMES 10:00am – 4:00pm Daily
- WHERE 4 Whelan Street Apollo Bay
- COLLECT unsold works Mon 13 April, 10 - 2pm
ENTRIES FOR THE 2026 SHOW ARE NOW OPEN.
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT MORE THAN 300 WORKS BY OVER 1OO ARTISTS ANNUALLY, ACROSS THE EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. THIS IS OUR 49TH YEAR.
- Entry cost $10.00 per work;
- A maximum of three works per entry;
- All works must be delivered in person to the Apollo Bay Art Show (and any unsold works must be collected) at the time and date outlined in CONDITIONS OF ENTRY;
- All works must have a secure wire attached for hanging and must be dry or will be deemed non-compliant;
- Works must be the artist’s own work, be the artist’s original concept, and must not be a repeat of works submitted previously;
- All exhibitors are urged to volunteer for a minimum of one shift over the duration of the Art Show. Exceptions for exhibitors who are not local to the region.
Check FAQ list for more information
About Apollo Bay Arts Inc
Apollo Bay Arts Inc. is a not-for-profit group of volunteers with a passion for all kinds of art. As an Arts Council, it aims to enhance the quality of life for Apollo Bay and District residents through the promotion of activities in all art forms, assist local artists and bring artistic performances to Apollo Bay. Formed in 1985 the Arts Council took over the running of the annual Apollo Bay Art Show in 2010.
The Apollo Bay Art Show committee is proud of the diversity of works on offer each year and welcomes entries by all, whether you are a first-time exhibitor, emerging or well known established artist.
Many thanks again
Art Show Committee 2025-2026
Jenny Baxter, Kellie Murphy, Cathy Donovan, Georgia Gaffin
2026 cover art by Sarah Doyle @doylee_art
