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Artist Callout
Group Exhibition

The Fish John West Rejected 2026


At The Churn Room, we believe that artworks rejected from a juried/curated event, award, prize or exhibition are worthy of being shown for the beautiful examples of art they are.


While they may not have been what the judges of that particular art event were looking for, that doesn't mean they aren't good enough.


If your artwork was rejected in 2025, we want to see it - and we want to show it!

Whether it was the Archibald Prize or your local CWA community event it doesn't matter. If you submitted an artwork and it didn't make the cut, now is your second chance.



Exhibition Dates

17 January - 1 February 2026 December 2025

with official opening event on Friday evening 16 January 2026.

 

Eligible Artwork

2D & 3D artworks in finished, saleable condition.

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.

Artworks must must have been rejected from a prize, art competition, exhibition or show during 2025 in order to be accepted.

Up to 2 artworks may be entered per artist.


Entry Fee

$40 for each artwork

$60 if two are accepted

Please submit an individual application form for each piece.

Payable on acceptance into the exhibition.

 

Commission on Artwork Sales

30%

(sales are processed by The Churn Room)


Online Catalogue

Artworks will be available to purchase in person during the exhibition, as well as via our online catalogue shortly after the exhibition opens, and for the month following this exhibition.



How to Apply

  1. Read the Group Exhibition Terms & Conditions.

  2. Ensure you have a high resolution image of your artwork, we'll use that for in exhibition promotion if your artwork is selected.

  3. Complete and submit the application form at the bottom of this page.


Questions about Group Exhibitions

Key Dates

 

Application Closing Date:

Midnight

Sunday 4 January 2026


Announcement of Selected Artists & Artworks:

(via email to artists)
by midnight

Wednesday 7 January 2025

 

Drop-off of Artwork to
The Churn Room:

2:00-4:00pm

Wednesday 14 January 2026

 

Exhibition Opens:

Saturday 17 January 2026


Official Opening Evening:

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Friday, 16 January 2026

 

Exhibition Closes:

2:00pm

Sunday 1 February 2026


Pick-up of unsold Artwork from The Churn Room:

3:00-5:00pm

Sunday 1 February 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 to this Group Exhibition

 

Please complete this form below to submit your artwork.
You can submit up to 2 entries for the exhibition, please submit each artwork separately.

If you send more than 2 entries, only the first 2 will be considered and the rest will be discarded.

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