September 29th - October 2, 2023
The Wild and The Beautiful
Artists are invited to enter art (drawing, watercolour, acrylic, oil, pastel, mixed media, and sculpture) to the THECA Art Show.
The theme of the show will be ‘The Wild and The Beautiful’. Art that focuses on our beautiful wildlife, native plants and the natural environment will be accepted. Refer to the Conditions of Entry for entry details.
THECA will hold its annual Art Show on September 30 - October 2 with opening night on Friday 29th September 2023, from 6pm.
Prizes: THECA will sponsor a $300 “People’s Choice” prize for the most popular painting. There will be a $100 “Gondwana Prize”. This prize will be awarded to a native flora or fauna art work. Prizes will be awarded on Monday afternoon, 2nd October 2023.
Show dates/times: Saturday September 30th to Monday 2nd October 2023, 9am - 4pm.
Entering Art: Entries open on 18th August 2023
Complete the ART Show Flyer + Entry Form, scan and email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or post to THECA, P.O. Box 804, Kenmore Qld 4069.
Fee: $5 per art work. Two (2) art works (max. 55cm x 55cm) and one (1) art work (max. 80cm x 80cm) per artist will be accepted.
No commission will apply to sales.
Entry closing date: 18th September 2023
Art delivery: Saturday 23rd September 2023, from 9.00am - 11am, to THECA, The Hut, 47 Fleming Road, Chapel Hill Qld. 4069.
Collection of art: Monday 2nd October 2022, from 4pm - 4.30pm.
Art Show Opening NIght: Friday 29th September 2023, from 6pm. $10 per person. Wine and cheese.
THECA thanks Brisbane City Council for its financial support through the Environmental Grants program.
If you have any questions about the THECA Art Show, or the suitability of art, please contact
Christine Zupanc at 3202 9301 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
THECA Art Show 29 September - 2 October 2023
Conditions of Entry
1. Each Artist may enter a maximum of three (3) works, appropriate to the Art Show theme. $5 per entry. The entry fee is not refundable.
2. No commission will apply to art sales.
3. The two (2) art works with a maximum width of 55cm and a maximum depth of 55cm, and one (1) art work with a maximum width of 80cm and a maximum depth of 80cm.
4. Entrants should be over 17 years of age on the closing date of entries.
5. The art work must meet a minimum standard (at the discretion of the Art Show organisers), and be appropriate to the theme of the art show, ie the subject being Australian flora, fauna or natural environment. The Organisers may request an image of the art work to check that it is appropriate to the theme. The Organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any art work submitted.
6. Entries must be the Artist’s original unaided work. Copies of works by other artists are not accepted. Paintings produced in workshops or classes are also not acceptable.
7. Art work must be suitably mounted and framed (fitted with D hooks and wire, no protruding eye screws), and clearly marked on the back of the work with:
a. Artist’s name;
b. title of work;
c. price.
8. The exhibition space is limited, so early entries are encouraged. A cut off to entries, prior to the deadline, may apply if the available space is filled.
9. Artists are deemed to have consented to the reproduction of their work for media promotion.
10. If Artists have business cards, they are welcome to supply them for display at the show.
11. THECA and the volunteers assisting at the Art Show undertake to exercise due care and diligence with Artist’s paintings, but under no circumstances will be liable for loss of, damage, or theft of any art works. Artists should take out their own insurance should they consider it necessary.
12. The most popular painting, the “People’s Choice” prize, will be awarded on Monday 2nd October, at 3pm. The “Gondwana Prize” will be chosen by representative/s of the Gondwana Ecology Group, and will be award at 3pm on Monday.
13. Completed entry forms can be posted to THECA, P.O. Box 804, Kenmore Qld. 4069, emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Entry forms and fees must be received by THECA by the closing date, 18 September, 2023.
If you have any questions about the THECA Art Show, or the suitability of art, please contactChristine Zupanc at 0422 364 967, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
