
Artist Callout
Group Exhibition
Naturally Abstract
“Abstraction is real, probably more real than nature”- Josef Albers
One of the (arguably) most influential contemporary abstract artists makes a great point. And we got to thinking, what if we held an exhibition that blends these two "reals" together?
This exhibition is all about nature, depicted in the abstract. No matter what technique or medium you use - as long as the overall style is abstract, and your subject matter is nature.
Exhibition Dates
10 October - 1 November 2026, with official opening event on Friday evening 9 October 2026.
Eligible Artwork
2D & 3D artworks in finished, clean and saleable condition.
Artists are encouraged to apply with artworks that haven't been widely exhibited previously.
Hanging artwork must be securely framed, with D Rings screwed into the back and with hanging wire attached.
If artworks require a special stand or device to hold them, that will need to be provided by the artist.
If artworks need to be displayed a certain way, please provide a photograph with your artwork to help us during bump in.
Commission on Artwork Sales
30% (sales are processed by The Churn Room)
Entry Fee
Standard Entry: $45 per single artwork, or 2 for $70
(Submit up to 2 artworks. Additional artwork submissions beyond the first 2 will be disregarded. Please submit each artwork entry separately).
Feature Artist: $300
(Feature Artists are chosen based on the submission information sent. Artwork does not need to be complete at time of submission. Accepted Feature Artists can submit 6-10 artworks, depending on size).
Feature Artists receive:
Additional social media coverage
An A4 artist statement displayed alongside your collection
Your works presented together as a cohesive mini-exhibition within the group show
Online Catalogue
Artworks will be available to purchase in person during the exhibition and online shortly after the exhibition opens. The online catalogue will remain available for one month after the exhibition.
All exhibition artwork sold during this period—regardless of where or how the sale occurs—is subject to the standard sales commission payable to The Churn Room.
How to Apply
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Read the Group Exhibition Terms & Conditions.
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Ensure you have a high resolution image of your artwork, we'll use that for in exhibition promotion if your artwork is selected.
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Complete and submit the application form at the bottom of this page.
Questions about Group Exhibitions
Key Dates
Application Closing Date:
Midnight
Sunday 20 September 2026
Announcement of Selected Artists & Artworks
(via email to artists):
by midnight
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Drop-off of Artwork to
The Churn Room:
2:00-4:00pm
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Exhibition Starts Opens:
Saturday 10 October 2026
Official Opening Evening:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday, 9 October 2026
Exhibition Closes:
2:00pm
Sunday 1 October 2026
Pick-up of unsold Artwork from The Churn Room:
3:00-4:00pm
Sunday 1 October 2026
(Artworks being returned by post: Artists will be advised of postage costs soon after the closing of the exhibition, and artworks will be sent once payment has been received.)
Submit your Artwork Entry
Please complete this form below.
You will see a notification saying if the form has submitted successfully, and will also receive an email copy of your submission
