7th - 29th August 2026 *

EXMOUTH CHRONICLES *

ArtQuest 2026 theme:

“EXMOUTH CHRONICLES” MY EXMOUTH THROUGH THE YEARS

MEDIUMS ACCEPTED

2D Drawings & Illustrations: Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel,

Pen & Ink, Watercolour Pencils and Printing (lino cut).

2D Paintings: Acrylics, Oils, Watercolours, Mixed Media and Collage.

Photography: Professional and Amateur.

3D Art: Sculpture, Woodwork, Metal Work, Origami, Papermache, Jewellery, Mosaics, Ceramics.

3D Textiles: Crochet, Weaving, Wearable Art, Knitting, Fabrics, Felt-work and Shibori.

Welcome to ArtQuest 2026 - hosted by Exmouth Cultural Arts Centre

ArtQuest is our prestigious annual arts event held in the top class exhibition space of the Tantabiddi Travelling Gallery at The Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre in Exmouth. We invite both local artists and artists from further afield to submit a variety of artworks to be displayed for sale.

The exhibition is open to artists aged 7 years and older. Opening Night is a sociable and fun celebration on the Exmouth Arts Calendar to which everyone is invited, with live performance acts, a bar and finger food served. The competition prizes are presented on this special night and we actively encourage our young artists to experience and participate in this occasion.

Follow us on Facebook @artquest26 for up to date information.

Key Dates

EXHIBITION DATES

8th - 29th August

Saturday 8th to Saturday 29th August: Tantabiddi Travelling Gallery (outside entrance), The Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre FREE ENTRY up until 15th August. From Sunday 16th August you can only access ArtQuest through the Museum entrance by purchasing a ticket. It is free for Exmouth residents to enter the museum, please present ID to customer service for your entry ticket.

People’s Choice AWARDS

saturday 29th AUGUST

Today sees the final day of the exhibition. All the votes get counted and the winners will be announced soon after the exhibition draws to a close.

ArtWork Collection: SUN 30th AUGUST

Please collect your artwork from Tantabiddi Travelling Gallery (outside entrance), The Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre between 10am - 2pm.

ENTRIES OPEN: FRIDAY 5TH june 2026

Entries Close: MONDAY 20TH JULY 3pm

Or sooner if maximum entries reached

ARTWORK DROP OFF: TUESDAY 4TH AUGUST 4 - 6PM

Tantabiddi Travelling Gallery (outside entrance), The Ningaloo Centre, Exmouth

OPENING NIGHT: FRIDAY 7th AUGUST 6 - 9PM

* SPECIAL EVENT

AWARDS FOR CATEGORIES

Join us at the Tantabiddi Travelling Gallery (outside entrance), The Ningaloo Centre.

CATEGORIES

The Adult & Youth entries will be judged on the theme ‘EXMOUTH CHRONICLES - My Exmouth through the Years’, your artwork can be for sale, or not for sale.

AdulT COMPETITION

2D Drawings & Illustrations: Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel,

Pen & Ink, Watercolour Pencils and Printing (lino cut).

2D Paintings: Acrylics, Oils, Watercolours, Mixed Media and Collage.

Photography: Professional and Amateur.

3D Art: Sculpture, Woodwork, Metal Work, Origami, Papermache, Jewellery, Mosaics, Ceramics.

3D Textiles: Crochet, Weaving, Wearable Art, Knitting, Fabrics, Felt-work and Shibori.

YOUTH COMPETITION

The Youth Competition prizes are split between the following age groups:

6 to 9 years

10 to 13 years

14 to 17 years

Any medium can be used for your entry, but the prize will be awarded within your age group.

IDEAS

This years theme ‘EXMOUTH CHRONICLES - My Exmouth over the Years’ could be interpreted as…

A snapshot in time (a memorable Exmouth moment)
A particular setting (Whale watching, Yardie Creek Rock Wallabies and Birds, Whaleshark swimming)
An event (Weather, Solar Eclipse)
A situation (turtle hatchlings, birds eggs, butterflies)
Then & Now (how times have changed)