The exhibition will run from the 24th of July to the 30th of August 2026.

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The exhibition is called “Shut Your Eyes and See” and it is part of this year’s SALA festival and runs from 24 July to 30 August 2026.

 

This exhibition invites artists to explore what it means to see beyond the literal.

When we close our eyes, we don’t stop seeing - we imagine, remember, feel, and sense the world in different ways.

Although the exhibition has a title (Shut your eyes and see) you are not required to paint to this theme.

 

The following mediums will be accepted. Oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media, mosaics, pastels, gouache, drawings (all kinds, pencils, ink, charcoal etc.), photography (AI may be used to enhance it, however the work may not be created solely with AI).

 

In addition, sculptures will be accepted (subject to size and availability of space) as well as video submissions that will be then shown on our AV system during the period of the exhibition. Video submissions must be supplied on a USB drive and may not be longer than 10 minutes’ total running length.

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Key Dates

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Cut of for entries 14th July

 

Drop off and Pick up dates

Delivery of artworks to gallery 43 High St, Gawler - (new premises within the Town of Gawler Admin Building)

11am – 1pm, Sunday 19th July 2026

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Exhibition opening

6pm, 24th July 2026

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Exhibition close and art work pick up

11am – 1pm, 30th August 2026

Delivery and collection outside of these defined periods may be possible under exceptional circumstances.

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For the FULL terms and conditions of entry, please click here.

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To submit your entry online please click here.

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Or alternatively you can pick up a paper entry form at the gallery.