Friday January 8th, 2027, 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Ticket Sales open 9am – 4th December 2026

Details

To launch the 2027 Victor Harbor Art Show we will feature a opening preview evening.

Art Show Sponsors have the opportunity to preview and purchase art at a separate event prior to the Public Preview Night.

Preview Night guests have the opportunity to meet the Judge, some of the Award Winning Artists, and purchase paintings with a Priority Purchasing Number, which will be your ticket seat number. This will enable you to purchase  artwork in purchasing number order from approximately 6.15pm. The earlier you buy your tickets, the better purchasing number you will get.

Ticket sales are limited and are only available for sale online. Bookings open 9am 4th December 2026.

$65 per person which includes light refreshments, served light finger food, buyer’s number, and a catalogue.

Admission is by prepaid tickets only.

Venue

Art Show Marquee

Warland Reserve, 1 Esplanade, Victor Harbor SA 5211

The Submission and Show Procedure will follow these stages:

Initial Submission
Register with the Portal.

Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 3 artworks per artist (Individual artists may at the discretion of the Organisers be invited to supply more than the maximum number of works)

Fill in your Contact details and Artist name, or more, in the Profile

Add your artworks and upload images. Click Save. Click Submit when all details are entered.

Make the Entry Submission Fee ($5) payment. 

Review and Pre-selection
After the closing date all submissions will be reviewed and assessed by a Selection Panel. It is important to submit images for the selection panel to review your work.

Acceptance Notification
Artists whose works are selected for exhibition will be notified via email. The Acceptance Fee (variable based on size, see Fees section) will be automatically debited from your credit card. Artists must notify the Organisers if the work is no longer available for the Show. Withdrawn works may be substituted at the discretion of the Organisers.

Delivery
Artists or their agents must deliver the works to the Art Show venue on Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor on the delivery date as per Key Dates, or before the cut-off date for freighted works.

Any damage or loss of any exhibit howsoever and whenever whilst in transit, in storage, on exhibition or otherwise shall be the sole responsibility of the exhibitor. The Organiser shall take every care of exhibits but does not accept any responsibility for any damage or loss and advises exhibitors to insure their own work against damage or loss. 

Sales Notifications
During the Show you will be notified if your artwork sells. A sold sticker will be placed on the item in the Art Show.

Collection
The exhibitor must collect any unsold exhibits after the close of the exhibition. Uncollected works will be held for collection for 3 days for a fee of $50.

Payments
Payments for sold works will be made to the artist, via electronic transfer, for the sale proceeds minus the commission (inclusive of GST).

By submitting your works through our online Portal artists enter into an agreement with Victor Harbor Art Show (the Organiser) to comply with these Terms and Conditions.

General Terms

All exhibits must be the original work of the exhibitor.

Each artwork will be for sale at the price nominated by the artist at submission. Artists must remember to include GST where applicable.

All entries must be made through the Portal. Assistance with submission and uploading photos is available by email entries@victorharborartshow.com.au or phone 0418 855 487 .

Types, number and sizes of art works must conform to the “Acceptable Artworks” section.

All entries will undergo a Selection Process before acceptance. The Organisers reserve the right to not accept a work of art and to limit the number of exhibits.

If due to unforeseen events including, for example, the Government implementing any restrictions, and the Art Show cannot progress physically, the Organiser reserves the right to change the dates of display or to cancel the exhibition.

The key date-related conditions are as follows

Artwork entries must be submitted by the Closing Date for Submissions as detailed on the Key Dates section.

Accepted art works must be delivered to the Art Show venue during the dates and times set aside for Delivery as detailed on the Key Dates section. Late works will NOT be displayed.

All art works must remain on display for the full duration of the Art Show.

All art works must be collected from the Art Show venue during the designated Collection times as detailed in the Key Dates section.

Fees and Commissions

A Submission Fee of $5 will be charged for each artwork submitted and payable via the online entry system. Submission fees are not refundable.

An Acceptance Fee, as detailed in the Fees and Commissions section, will be charged for each artwork accepted and payable via the online entry system. Acceptance fees are not refundable.

A commission, detailed in the Fees and Commissions section of this website, will be deducted from the catalogue price if the work is sold at or as a result of the Art Show.

Awards

Awards will be allocated in designated categories detailed on the Awards section.

Awards are at the sole discretion of the Organiser and/or the appointed Judge. The Judge’s decision is final.

Catalogues

The Organiser does not accept any responsibility for error, wrong description, omission or any other defect in the publication of the catalogue.

Insurance

Whilst all reasonable care will be exercised by the Organiser all entries are submitted at the total risk of the artist. The artist indemnifies the Organiser against any claim, loss or damage of whatever nature or cause however occurring and whether directly or indirectly relating to entered works or their delivery.

It is strongly recommended that suitable insurance covers be enacted by the artist for the duration of the event.

Responsibilities

The artist accepts responsibility for freight and other charges incurred in the delivery or return of an entry.

Each artist is responsible for keeping their telephone number, email address, GST and EFT payment details up to date on the online system to ensure they receive updates before, during and after the Show, and the appropriate payment for sold artworks.

Publicity

The artist hereby authorises the Organiser to photograph, video and/or publish artist’s work for the purposes of producing a catalogue or otherwise promoting the Show by any means, with due acknowledgement to the artist.

Acceptance of Conditions

By entering this art show you acknowledge:

1. that the Organiser is entitled to commission on all sales, and
2. that you have read and understand the above Conditions of entry and agree to be bound by them.

NB: All artwork prices are to include GST where applicable. Artists must include their GST status with their registration.

Number
The Artist may submit any number of works for assessment. Please note that we only accept a maximum of 3 artworks per artist (Individual artists may at the discretion of the Organisers be invited to supply more than the maximum number of works). Each entry attracts a submission fee of $5 which is debited from a credit card provided by the artist. The submission fee is not refundable.

Pairs, trios and multiple panelled paintings will be accepted as a single entry. Entry fees will be calculated using the combined dimensions of the work. The paintings will be hung together and will not be sold separately.

Size

Submitted paintings must not exceed one (1) square metre in total area (including the frame).

An artist may submit one (1) larger painting not exceeding 1.75 square metres including the frame. A larger painting must be priced over $1,500.

Sculptures must not exceed 40kg and 1.2 cubic metres. Larger works may be accepted on the discretion of the Organiser. 

Non Acceptable Works

Work that is not the original work of the exhibitor, for example, a copy or reproduction or worked on by a tutor.

Wet, oversize, damaged, pornographic or offensive work as judged by the selection panel will not be accepted.

Work not complying with the terms and conditions of entry or incorrectly priced will not be accepted.

Computer generated art, digital prints, reproductions, photography, Batik, ceramics, porcelain, textiles, giclee prints are not acceptable.

 If there is a significant difference between the initial submitted image and the actual work the work will not be exhibited and any fees will not be refunded. Assistance with entering artist’s details and uploading images is available.

Acceptance Fee

Acceptance of a work into the show will attract an Acceptance Fee as detailed in the Fees and Commission section, dependent on its dimensions. The acceptance fee is in addition to the submission fee. Fees are not refundable.

Artists will be notified by email when their work has been accepted.

Please ensure that your correct contact details are registered within our online system.

Any oversize artwork presented on Delivery will be ineligible for judging and may not be hung depending on space.

Framing

Artwork must be on durable material, framed with Flush Hangers which do not protrude when paintings are stored. Eye hooks are not acceptable as these can cause damage to other works. 

Paintings on stretched canvas unframed but ready for hanging will be considered framed but must be rigid and have adequate cross members, and appropriate surface protection.

Artwork must be fitted with substantial hanging wire; not cord.

Artwork inadequately framed and/or with inadequate means of hanging will not be accepted.

Identification

The identifying labels, sent by the Art Show organisers, must be affixed securely to the rear of the work.

Additional Works

Individual artists may at the discretion of the Organisers be invited to supply more than the maximum number of works.

DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

If you need to make any changes to your artwork’s title, description, size or price, please email entries@victorharborartshow.com.au to request the required changes before the delivery day. You will be issued a new set of labels.

Cut out the identifying label for each artwork and attach it securely to the back at the top of the artwork.

Delivery of artwork for artists is strictly at the time detailed in the Key Dates section. Bring your labelled artwork to the marquee on Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor.

Once received at the Show, the artist will be issued with a delivery docket.

The delivery docket is vital because it will be  your proof of delivery. Do not lose it. You will need it to pick up unsold artworks. 

If artworks are delivered by courier they should arrive as detailed in the  Key Dates section. 

Courier costs must be pre-paid by the artist. We do not store packing materials.

Artwork arriving late (after the delivery day or courier cut-off date) will not be hung.

If the exhibitor authorises an agent to deliver or collect unsold exhibits this authority must be in writing addressed to the Victor Harbor Art Show, signed by the exhibitor and contain the specimen signature of the agent.

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Bring your delivery docket with you.

Unsold works must be collected at the time and date specified in the Key Dates section.

We do not pack artworks. If paintings are collected by a courier the courier must pack them.

Artworks not collected at the specified time will incur a $50 storage fee payable on collection. Artworks not collected within 3 days of the end of the show may be disposed of.

FREIGHTING ARTWORK

Artists are to arrange their own delivery and insurance.

COURIERS

Please contact entries@victorharborartshow.com.au for the early delivery address in Victor Harbor for couriers

While we do not recommend individual courier companies, we have an arrangement with the following companies. YOU MUST CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY.

Adelaide

PACK & SEND Adelaide East, Marion & Lonsdale

Phone: +61 8 8232 2544 | +61 8 8125 8416

Email: adelaideeast@packsend.com.au | romeopebenito@packsend.com.au

Instructions   Prices 

Other States

Artwork Courier

Artists requiring assistance with artwork transport can contact Cityfast for a delivery quote.

Laurie Burgess, Director
Phone: 0419 285 288

Laurie is available for quote enquiries between 9:00am and 6:00pm, 7 days a week, and can be contacted by phone, text or email.

When requesting a quote, please provide as much information as possible, including:

• Artwork dimensions
• Pickup suburb
• Delivery suburb
• Any required collection or delivery deadlines
• A description of the artwork, particularly for unusual or fragile works
• Photos of the artwork, where helpful

Please note that courier quotes are currently valid for 10 days.

Pickup & Delivery Schedules

View the upcoming Cityfast courier schedules below to check planned pickup and delivery runs.

Please note: There is no Perth run scheduled during September.

October 2026

November 2026

December 2026

For further information or assistance in submitting art works:

• Go to Contact Us on the Art Show website and fill out the Contact Form
• Email: entries@victorharborartshow.com.au
• Telephone: 0418855487