OUR MISSION is to give opportunities to Peninsula artists to market their works and with the revenue generated to give financial assistance to sustain community needs on the Mornington Peninsula, particularly the homeless and those who need help.

OUR HISTORY

The Flinders Art Show was started as part of an effort to reinvigorate the ladies committee of St John’s Church of England, Flinders, to raise funds for parish work. From its small beginnings in 1967 the Flinders Art Show has continued to grow, dependent, as always, on the goodwill, hard work and generosity of our local traders, financial donors, award sponsors and community in general, from which our committee members and volunteers are drawn.

2026  WORKING COMMITTEE

President Trish Hurley, Vice President Melissa Smith, Secretary, Mary Iles, Treasurer Rhonda Whitehead. Committee Warren Joel, Barb Labb, Gillian Goller and Sally Moran

We are pleased to confirm  our sponsors for 2026 : Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and Community Bank Balnarring & District – Bendigo Bank and our supporters:  Flinders Community Association, Flinders General Store, Hugh Gallery, Vescape Hair, Marshall White Flinders and Rahona Valley Wines plus our wonderful anonymous prize donors.

We welcome further sponsors for our event.

Please contact us for details of the sponsorship packages available info@flindersartshow.com.au

More Prizes • More Opportunities • More Community Impact

The Flinders Art Show Committee is delighted to announce an expanded prize pool of $13,850 for the 2026 Flinders Art Show.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and supporters, artists now have even more opportunities to showcase their work and be in the running for significant prizes. The 2026 prize winners will be announced at the Opening Night on Friday 30 October 2026 at the Flinders Civic Hall.

MAJOR PRIZES

Flinders General Store Art Prize – Best in Show – 2D Artwork – $3,000
Charles Kiefel AM Sculpture Prize – Best Sculpture Entry – $3,000

Additional Prizes:
Flinders Art Show Prize – $2,000
Flinders Community Association Prize – $1,000
Hugh Gallery Prize – $1,000
Higgins Family Small Work Prize – $1,000
Penny & Murray Johns Prize – $1,000
Save Flinders Pier – Trent Williams Memorial Prize – $850
Vescape Hair Flinders –  Packing Room Prize – $500
Marshall White Prize – $500

Total Prize Pool $13,850

INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS

The Small Work category has been expanded.
New maximum size: 60cm/600mm longest side.
Previous maximum size: 33cm/330mm

Other category limits remain unchanged:

Large Works: Maximum 110cm/1100mm longest side

Sculpture and Ceramics: to be arranged by appointment with FAS committee

Entry Fees

• Small Works – $10
• Large Works – $25
• Sculpture & Ceramics – $25

Please note that entries in each category are limited due to display capacity.
Once the quota is achieved, no further entries will be accepted.
All artworks must have a secure hanging

IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION FOR 2026

 Peninsula Based artists or those who produce content relating to the Peninsula are encouraged to apply

Opening Date for Entries:                      Tuesday 1st September

Closing Date for Entries:                        Friday 16 October (unless fully subscribed)

Delivery of Artworks:                               Tuesday 27 October – 10am – 4pm

Where to Deliver Artworks:                    Flinders Civic Hall, Cook St, Flinders 3929

Opening and Awards Night:                 Friday 30 October  – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Tickets available to purchase 1 September

Art Show Open to Public:                       Saturday 31 Oct – Sunday 1 Nov 10 am – 5pm

Monday 2 Nov – 10:00 am – 1pm

Collection of Art Works:                         Monday  2 November – 1pm – 5pm

Artwork Exhibition Fees:                        Small Work -$15 per artwork with longest side no greater than 60cm (600mm) including frame

Large Work – $25 per artwork with longest side no greater that 110cm (1100mm) including frame.

Sculpture/Ceramics – $25 per 3D artwork – to be arranged by appointment with FAS committee

Medium for artworks                              Oil, watercolour, pastel, etching, lithograph or photograph.

Percentage (%) commission               25%  on Sales.

We love to hear from you, or if you are an artist who would like to be added to the database, please email us at info@flindersartshow.com.au