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Sense of Place III – Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

18 Jul - 2 Aug

ACI Member Exhibition “Sense of Place III – on perspective and place within the macro and micro” at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve – the last in this series for 2026.  Please note: It does overlap with our changed dates for Open Studios Sunshine Coast.

Arts Connect Inc. invites emerging and mid-career artists for Sense of Place III, to be held at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.

This exhibition is designed to provide a dedicated platform for artists who may not be participating in the Open Studios Sunshine Coast Art Trail, offering a valuable opportunity to exhibit within a highly regarded hinterland setting.

Exhibition Details:

  • Theme: Sense of Place III – perspective and place within the macro and micro – entry form explains this in more detail.
  • Entry Fee: $35 (to assist with venue costs)
  • Commission: 15%
  • Entries: Maximum of 3 works per artist (2D and/or 3D, subject to space limitations)
  • Work: Must be original and not previously exhibited in recent local ACI exhibitions

Key Dates:

  • Entries Open: 30 March 2026
  • Entries Close: 17 June 2026
  • Installation (Bump In): From Monday 13 July
  • Exhibition Opens: Saturday 18 July
  • Exhibition Closes & Artist Gathering: Sunday 2 August

Artist Participation:

  • Artists are required to be on roster during the exhibition from 10am–3pm and commit to at least one rostered shift per week
  • One artist meeting will be held prior to the exhibition to meet the venue team and finalise details

Additional Opportunities:

  • Selected works may be featured in promotional material
  • A full-page feature in the Open Studios Trail Guide (valued at $500)
  • Promotion via ACI, venue channels, and regional platforms including ATDW and Sunshine Coast Events
  • Visitation at the reserve is in the hundreds nearly every day.

Please Note:
To ensure broad opportunity across our membership, priority may be given to artists not participating in the 2026 Open Studios event.

We warmly encourage artists exploring the theme of place—whether through landscape, identity, or personal connection—to apply.

Arts Connect Inc Committee

Artist Details

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Artwork Details

You are welcome to submit Jewellery or smaller items like ceramics and if you have more than 3 items, please email exhibitions@artsconnectinc.com.au and we'll have a chat, we will look at how to accommodate more as entries come in.

Please upload a photograph of each art piece. Please ensure that the details are correct, we will not be able to make changes after the 17 June.

The exhibition is open to all 2D media including photography and digital art. Small 3D works may be submitted – please see conditions of entry.

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Exhibition Agreement

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Entry Terms and Conditions are detailed above this exhibition entry form.
Submission of an entry is and shall constitute the Artists acceptance of all the conditions of entry. Please note that space is limited – see Conditions of Entry.
The fee covers up to 3 works.