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ENTRY SUBMISSION FOR 2027

On-Line entry submission for the 2027 Art & Photography Show will open at 9:00am on Friday 30th October 2026 and close on Friday 4th December 2026 at 6:00am or when we reach our limit of 650 entries. 

Artists were able to submit up to four (4) entries for showing and judging in the show. The 2027 Art Show will be limited to receiving and displaying 650 entries in total. Artists must familiarise themselves with the 'Conditions of Entry' for our show displayed opposite.

Pastel artists should note that due to the small number entries in recent year, the seperate Pastel Category has been amalgamated into the combined, ‘Ink, Pencil, Pastel, Charcoal & Other Medium' Category.

The link below to the on-line entry and payment form will be active from 9:00am Friday 30th October 2026 to 6:00am Friday 4th December 2026. 

The link below will download a copy of the ‘Conditions of Entry’ for your information and records.

The link below will download a copy of the ‘Important Art Show Dates’ for your information and records.

ENTRY CATEGORIES
Oil 
Watercolour
Acrylic
Mixed Media
Ink, Pencil, Pastel, Charcoal & Other
3D Object
Monochrome Photo
Colour Photo
Digitally Modified Photo
Youth Under 13 Years
Youth 13 to 18 Years
All Abilities Under 18 Years
All Abilities Over 18 Years

2027 JUDGING PANEL

In 2027 we will continue with a panel of two judges.

 

Melanie Caple will adjudicate Oils, Watercolours, Acrylics, Pastels, Mixed Media, IPCO, 3D, Youth and All Abilities.

 

Mark Jones is our specialist in Photography and will adjudicate the three seperate photography categories; Colour Photo, Monochrome Photo and Digitally Modified Photo.

BIOGRAPHY - MELANIE CAPLE

A full biography and photograph of Melanie will be added to the page in due course.

BIOGRAPHY - MARK JONES - SSVAPS

I have been doing photographic work for over 30 years as a hobby and am very passionate about the art and its ability to capture a ‘Moment In Time, as seen through the eyes of the photographer.

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For over 15 years I have taught photographic basics to like minded people so that I could help them get a greater understanding and satisfaction from their own photography.

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I have photographed many subjects from Landscapes, Sport, Creative Time Lapse, Wildlife, to eventually taking up Underwater Photography and Film making on a small scale. My photographic and video work has been showcased at various festivals and local exhibitions. I have been a member of Pakenham Camera Club for many years where I spent a few years as club president.

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I have Judged at several National Photographic competitions over the years and continue to Judge the Pakenham National Photographic competition which draws from many wonderful photographers across Australia.


My photography now extends to showcasing and protecting endangered wildlife across the world.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

  • Entry submission opens from 9:00am on Friday 30th October 2026.

  • It is preferred that entries be submitted via the On-Line Entry Form available at the Art Show website. On- line entry closesat 6:00am on Friday 4th December 2026 or  when the total number of entries reaches 650. 

  • A Printed Entry Form is available, but only by direct request  from the organisers.

  • Printed Entry Form submission closes on Friday 27th November 2026. Printed Entry Forms will not be accepted after this date or when the total number of entries reaches 650.

  • There is a limit of 650 entries for the 2027 Art Show and when this number is reached on-line and postal entry will beclosed. This may be before the nominated dates of 27th November and 4th December.

  • Entry Fee of $15 for each entry, maximum four (4) entries per entrant. A pair is considered as a single entry unless each item is individually priced.

  • Entrants must nominate a category for each entry.

  • Entry is free for Youth under 13, Youth 13 to 18 and All Abilities categories.

  • A Commission of 25% is charged on all sales.

  • Delivery - Entries are to be delivered to Meeting Room 1 of Leongatha Memorial Hall, Cnr McCartin and Michael Place,Leongatha on Sunday 10th January 2027 between 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. unless prior arrangements have been made.

  • Posted entries should be addressed to Leongatha Rotary Club, PO Box 152, Leongatha, Vic. 3953 and include return postage.

  • Entries must be delivered free of charge, and any cost of return will be charged to the Exhibitor.

  • Entries must remain on display until 4.00 p.m. on Saturday 6th February 2027 (unless sold and authorised to be taken)

  • Collection - Entries are to be strictly collected between 9:00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. on Sunday 7th February 2027. Entries notcollected will be subject to a storage fee unless prior arrangements have been made.

  • All entries must be for sale, be original work produced since January 2025 and not shown previously at the Leongatha Art & Photography Show.

  • The size of any 2D work should not exceed 100cm in width and depth including the frame. 

  • The size of any 3D work should not exceed 100cm in width. 

  • No entry shall be eligible for more than one award (except The People's Choice Award).

  • Paintings and photographs must be SUITABLY EQUIPPED TO BE HUNG WITH WIRE & ‘D RINGS’ ATTACHEDACROSS A SOLID BACK AND BE CAPABLE OF HOLDING THE WEIGHT OF THE WORK. See our web site forinformation on suitable hanging attachments.

  • All entries must be marked on the back with the artists name, address, title of work, category and price. The organiser reserves the right to reject any entry.

  • The organiser will be responsible for the hanging and display of entries, and the organisers decision will be final and not open to discussion.

  • The organiser will exercise reasonable care in handling works but will not be responsible for any loss, damage or catalogue errors.

  • The Exhibitor must permit entries to be photographed/recorded for newspapers, television, internet and social media for publicising the exhibition and the Art Show in general.

  • Photography - All images must have been taken by the Entrant. Images must have a photographic origin and entrants musthold the copyright for the images. Artistic manipulation to enhance the original image is acceptable in all categories. Egburning, dodging, cropping, colour correction, sharpening, cloning, high dynamic range (HDR) and stitched panoramas.

  • Digitally Modified Photo entries are a combination of more than one image or where the artist has substantially changed the original image.

  • Monochrome Photo entries include colour or B&W images converted to continuous tone greyscale and single colour toned images (like sepia, selenium, etc)

  • All paintings must be dry when delivered for inclusion in the show 

  • The Judge's decision will be final.

  • The organiser i the Rotary Club of Leongatha.

  • In submitting an entry, the entrant or their representative confirms that they have read, acknowledged and accepted the conditions of entry.

HANGING REQUIREMENTS

Paintings and photographs must be suitably equipped to be hung with wire attached across a solid back using 'D' Hooks and be capable of holding the weight of the work and marked on the back with name, address, title, category and price.
To assist artists with submitting an entry that can be easily hung in the Art Show we have provided a
'Guide to hanging your work'. Click on the link below.

© 2026 by the Rotary Club of Leongatha.

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