Information for Artists

Returning for 2026

Submissions of original artworks for our 2026 exhibition is open.

Artfest is recognised for showcasing emerging and established local artists. We welcome works across photography, drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking and sculpture.

Artfest takes a commission of 25% of the sale price of each original artwork sold. This commission from sales goes directly to supporting Wentworth Falls Public School.

Key Dates

Delivery of works
Wednesday 4 November 2026

Opening Night
Friday 6 November 2026

Confirmation of sales & collection of unsold works
Sunday 8 November 2026

2026 Prizes

2026 Independent judges

Gail Camacho is a local visual artist and dedicated children’s art educator with over 30 years of experience. She holds an Associate Diploma of Fine Arts and specialises in teaching painting and drawing to young creators. Gail guides children through foundational artistic techniques while encouraging creative freedom. Building on her recent experience working at the Springwood Community Arts Centre for over three years, her student-centered approach builds technical skills, fosters self-expression, and nurtures confidence in the next generation of young minds.

Grant Eyre is a local Springwood artist working in watercolour, pastel, acrylic and oil paint. He keeps his love of drawing alive with Life Drawing and plein aire work.

His journey in Art has resulted so far in four First prizes for drawing and several Highly Commended awards.

He has had four solo exhibitions and four group exhibitions in Sydney, Katoomba and Springwood.

Grant is a Tutor at the Springwood Community Arts Centre currently he is tutoring in Drawing and Pastels.

This year’s independent judge for Blue Mountains Artfest will be announced soon!

Each year, Artfest invites a respected artist from our region to bring a fresh, independent eye to the judging process, considering entries on their creative merit, technical skill and originality.

While the judge’s selections determine several category awards, Artfest’s most coveted prize remains the People’s Choice Award, announced at the close of the weekend.

Prizes

2D Artwork Award $500

3D Artwork Award $500

2D & Photography $500

People’s Choice Award $300

While the judge’s selections determine several category awards, Artfest’s most coveted prize remains the People’s Choice Award, announced at the close of the weekend.

Entries Now Open

Submissions of original artwork are invited for exhibition and sale in the 2026 event.

Artfest is recognised for showcasing emerging and established local artists. We welcome works across photography, drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking and sculpture.

To enter, complete the online Entry Form below.

Entry fee is $20 for the first piece of work entered and $15 the second with a limit of two (2) artworks per entrant. Fee is to be paid on Wednesday 6.November during delivery of Artworks.

For full details, please refer to the Conditions of Entry below.

Key Dates

Closing date
Friday 24 October 2026

Delivery of works
3pm-6pm, Wednesday 5 November 2026

Opening Night
Friday 6 November 2026

Confirmation of sales & collection of unsold works
3pm-4:30pm, Sunday 8 November 2026

General

All artworks are to be submitted for sale;
Artworks are to be exclusively for sale through Blue Mountains Artfest (BMA) for the duration of the exhibition and cannot be sold on any other platform during that time;
Artworks must not have been previously shown in this exhibition;
Artworks must be the original work of the entrant;
Digital and Photographic works must be limited edition, numbered prints;
All artworks must have the Artist’s name, selling price, and title of the work clearly marked on the back;
Limit of two (2) artworks per Artist.

Entry Fees, Commission & Payments for works sold

Entry fees are $20 for the first piece of work entered and $15 each for subsequent works up to the limit of two (2) per entrant.
Entry fees may be paid by by cash, cheque or EFT at the time of delivering artworks. Alternatively, cheque payable to Wentworth Falls Public School P&C may be sent with entry forms.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
A commission of 25% of the sale price will be charged on all works sold.
Artists will be paid for works sold, less BMA commission, via EFT into their nominated bank account.
Entries are only confirmed as received upon receipt of a confirmation email from the Blue Mountains Artfest Committee.

Framing & Presentation

Artworks cannot exceed 900mm x 900mm, due to hanging limitations.
All 2D works must be supplied ready to hang and must feature a strung hanging system securely attached to the frame with D-hooks or staples.
Any artwork requiring repair or deemed unsuitable for hanging will be rejected.
2D works must be mounted, framed or stretched over a frame, with suitable hanging system attached (see above).
Artists must supply a suitable plinth to exhibit 3D works.
All paintings must be suitably finished (i.e. dry) and ready for hanging. Wet paintings will not be accepted for hanging.

Curating

BMA is an open exhibition. All submitted artworks are eligible for inclusion however BMA reserves the right to select works to be exhibited.
BMA reserves the right to not exhibit any artwork considered not to be in the spirit of the event, or incomplete.
Due to space limitations not all entries will be displayed. Every attempt will be made to display at least one artwork per artist. The Entry Form will ask artists to nominate an order of preference for hanging. Any entry fees will not be refunded.
Works not selected for hanging can be collected at the nominated collection time;
BMAC reserves the right to determine the way in which selected artworks are hung.

Insurance & GST

Exhibitors are advised to insure their artworks. While every possible care will be taken when handling entered artworks, no responsibility is accepted for loss, theft of damage while in custody or transit, nor for works collected outside the nominated time.
GST is the personal responsibility of artists, should their works be sold.

Cancellation

Should the event be cancelled prior to the event opening due to events outside of our control, including but not limited to fire, flood, or COVID-19 outbreak, all artists will receive a full refund of any entry fees paid.
In the instance the event is cancelled after the official Opening Night has commenced, artists will not be eligible for entry fee refunds.

Delivery & Collection of Artworks

Artworks are to be delivered to the school on Wednesday 5 November 2025 between 3pm and 6pm. Earlier entries will not be received.
All exhibiting artists are expected to present in-person for collection of unsold works and confirmation of sales between 3pm and 4:30pm on Sunday 8 November 2026. Please note, uncollected works cannot be stored.

Conditions of Entry

Acknowledgement of Conditions is a requirement for entering artwork in Blue Mountains Artfest 2026.