The Members Awards 2026
Let’s get all our members involved this year!
The Members Awards are all about celebrating growth, creativity, and the artistic journey we’re all on together.
While we’ll still be recognising outstanding work in each medium with our beautiful trophies, we’re also introducing awards for participation, personal growth, and dedication.
So step out of your comfort zone and give it a go - even if you’re not sure your piece is “good enough.” This is your chance to shine, share your progress, and celebrate the joy of creating.
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Key Dates:
Friday 1st May: Final date for the submission of artworks, entry forms and fees*. No further entries will be accepted after this date.
Thursday 7th of May: Judging to take place.
Friday 8th of May at 5.30pm: Members’ Awards prize-giving and exhibition opening.
Saturday 31st of May: Closing date of Exhibition
Tuesday 2nd of June by 4pm: collection of unsold Artwork
By 20th of June: Payment will be received for sold Artwork
Key Criteria
Award Category | Section | Other info |
|---|---|---|
1. Painting/Drawing | A. Oils and Acrylics B. Watercolour and Ink C. Other – printmaking, mixed media, drawing and dry media. | 1 entry per section $15 per artwork |
2. 3D Art | Paper tole, ceramics, glass art, sculpture, woodwork, porcelain painting, miniatures, and mosaic. | All work is limited to 1 metre on the longest side |
3. Textile Art | All fibre art, including needle craft and Harakeke weaving. | Frames and stands included in the size limit |
4. Photography and Digital Art | Must be printed on high quality paper/medium and presented framed behind glass or Perspex. | |
5. Outside the Square | Works that are ‘outside of the square’ by concept or for an artist’s practice. *All works are considered for this award |
** Additional terms and conditions apply – please refer to information
To enter the Members’ Awards please complete the form below with payment (cash or eftpos), to the Feilding and District Art Society.
Full Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
By completing the Entry Form, artists agree to the following Terms and Conditions.
Eligibility and Entry
All entrants must be current financial members of the Feilding and District Art Society.
A non‑refundable entry fee of $15.00 (incl. GST) per artwork applies and must be paid at the time of registration.
Each artist may submit one artwork per section.
Artwork Requirements
All artworks must be for sale and will be sold exclusively through the Feilding and District Art Society for the duration of the exhibition. Artworks must not be available for sale elsewhere during this period.
All works must be wholly original and comply with copyright laws.
Where reference images not created by the artist have been used, the source must be clearly acknowledged.
Artworks must have been completed within the last 12 months and must not have previously been exhibited at the Feilding Art Centre.
Each artwork must be clearly labelled with a swing tag stating:
Artist’s name
Title
Medium
Category
Section
Price
Presentation and Display
All artworks must be submitted ready for display.
Hanging works must be framed or mounted and fitted with D‑rings and hanging cord.
D‑rings must be positioned in the upper third of the frame.
Hanging cord must be taut enough that hooks are not visible once hung.
Freestanding works must be suitable for display on plinths only.
Floor‑mounted works are not permitted.
Insurance and Care
While all reasonable care will be taken, artists are responsible for insuring their own artworks.
The Feilding and District Art Society accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to artwork.
Judging and Awards
The judges’ decisions are final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
Awards are non‑monetary.
Trophies must be returned by April of the following year.
Judges reserve the right:
Not to award a prize in any category, and/or
To introduce additional award categories.
Exhibition and Sales
All artworks must remain on display for the entire duration of the exhibition.
A 30% commission will be charged on all sales.
Artists will be notified of sales following the close of the exhibition.
Net sales proceeds will be paid into the artist’s nominated bank account by the 20th of the following month.
For artworks sold on layby, payment will be made on the 20th of the month following full payment by the purchaser.
Collection of Unsold Works
All unsold artworks must be collected or transferred to the Feilding Art Centre shop by 4.00pm, Tuesday 2 June.
Right of Refusal
The Feilding and District Art Society reserves the right to exclude from display any artworks that:
Cannot be accommodated due to insufficient wall or floor space, or
Contain imagery or themes deemed offensive.
Any artwork not compliant with these Terms and Conditions will be rejected without refund.
Additional Conditions
3D Art
Any materials not manufactured by the exhibitor must be clearly acknowledged.
All work must be created by the artist and comply with copyright law.
Textile Art
Knitted, crocheted, and woollen works must be:
Created using the artist’s own pattern, and/or
Dominantly created or embellished in the artist’s own style.
Works should be pressed and rolled, where possible, to prevent creasing.
All fibre work must include a care and content label.
For wearable items, the label must be sewn into the garment.
Outside the Square Award
Judges will consider all submitted works for the Outside the Square award.
Additional awards will be presented to members in recognition of participation, contribution, demonstration of Feilding Art Centre values, first-time exhibition, and other notable achievements. Members are welcome to suggest nominees for these awards.
By completing the Entry Form (below) you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.
