Odysseys – A Group Exhibition for Older Artists in the City of Kalamunda 2025 

• Sunday 12 October 2025 - Entries close at 5pm.
• Thursday 16 October 2025 - All successful applicants will be notified by 5pm.
• Monday 10 November 2025 - All successful artworks are to be delivered to the Gallery between 10am and 2pm.
• Friday 14 November – Sunday 30 November 2025 - The exhibition will be open to the public.
• Friday 14 November 2025 - Awards and presentations will be open to all exhibitors and will be held at the Gallery from 4pm to 6pm.
• Monday 1 December 2025 - The People’s Choice Award will be announced upon the closure of the exhibition from Monday 1 December 2025. This will be made available on social media and through our website.
• Monday 1 December 2025 - All unsold artworks must be collected by 4pm.

The Gallery will select pieces based on the following criteria –

- Quality of work
- Skill and technique
- Strength of concept
- Communication of ideas
- Uniqueness

• The total prize pool will be $500.
• All unsold artworks must be collected by 4pm on Monday 1 December 2025.
• Entries are limited to one artwork per artist.
• Prices, titles and other entry details cannot be altered after the entries close on Sunday 12 October 2025. No late entries will be accepted.
• Please attach a high-quality image of the whole artwork with your application. If your work is framed, this must be included in the image.

Overall Award $250

Awarded to the best overall artwork. People’s Choice

Award $250

Based on votes collected throughout the exhibition period.

Sponsored by the City of Kalamunda.

1. All exhibitors must complete the Competition Entry Form.
2. You must submit a high-quality image of your artwork with your application. Failing to do so, your application may not be successful.
3. Entries are limited to one artwork per artist only. All works are eligible for the overall prize.
4. Artists must be over the age of 55.
5. Artists must reside in the City of Kalamunda.
6. The artwork must be an original work of the artist and not contravene any copyright law.
7. Artworks must be produced by the entrant between November 2024 and October 2025.
8. All media welcome, including and not limited to painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, video, and photography.
9. All artworks must be suitably presented and ready for exhibition. Non-standard display equipment specific to the artwork must be supplied by the artist. Special requirements must be discussed with the Gallery Curator prior to installation. Any works not filling this requirement will be returned to the exhibitor.
10. 2D works are not to exceed 1100mm x 1100mm. All 2D works must include suitable framing to hang the artwork for public display using D rings or similar. Photographic clip frames and single string cords or wire will not be accepted.
11. 3D works are not to exceed 1000mm x 1000mm or weigh more than 15kg. Where a plinth or base are required, if your work is a successful entry, please consult with the Gallery Curator.
12. The Zig Zag Gallery will take 30% commission on all sales.
13. The work must be packaged and clearly labelled with your name, contact details, title and price of work.
14. Entrants will agree to digital images being created of your work for promotional purposes and credit given where possible.
15. Administration of sales and payment to artists may take up to four weeks after the close of the exhibition.
16. Artists must recognise that their entries are on public display in a public venue and are therefore subject to the risk of damage due to unforeseen circumstances and actions of the public. Therefore, it is the artist’s responsibility to provide insurance for their work. Entrants will not hold the organisers, its officials, volunteers, employers, agents and public servants, responsible for any claims of whatever kind or nature to any person or to any property arising out of or in conjunction with the Lions Club of Kalamunda Art Awards and the City of Kalamunda.
17. All artworks will be selected by a panel consisting of the Zig Zag Art Gallery curator and local artist representatives.
18. Sales are made for the duration of the award exhibition, during normal Gallery opening hours.
19. Sale of Artworks will require the artist to supply the Gallery with their relevant banking details. Please note that the administration of sales and payment to artists may take up to four weeks after the close of the exhibition.
20. You may submit your application online or in-person at the Kalamunda Visitor’s Centre.