Battle of the Quilts

Quilt vs Quilt – Let the Community Decide!.

It’s time for a little friendly competition at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery!

The Battle of the Quilts invites handmade quilt creators to enter their work into a special exhibition where the community will vote to decide the winner of the $500 People’s Choice Award.

From bold modern designs to treasured traditional patterns, this exhibition is all about celebrating the creativity and skill within our local quilting community. Every quilt tells a story — and this is your chance to share yours.

What to Expect:

• A vibrant exhibition of handmade quilts created in the South Burnett region.
• Community voting throughout the exhibition.
• $500 awarded to the People’s Choice winner.
• Entries close 19th June 2026

• Deliver to Gallery on: 28 June 2026

🗓 Quilts displayed throughout July 2026
🏆 Winner announced at 10.30 am, Sunday 19 July (at the completion of the Quilt Trail)
🧵 Limit of 3 quilts per person
🧶 Quilts must be handmade (not store-bought)

How to Enter

Download the Battle of the Quilts entry form.

Complete the entry form.

Return or email your entry form to kingaroy.art@sbrc.qld.gov.au with the subject line "Battle of the Quilts Entry"

Gather your finest stitches, add the finishing touches, and be part of this exciting showcase of handmade artistry.

KAT Members Exhibition & Competition 2026

Due to an unexpected vacancy, Kingaroy Art Team (KAT) is pleased to offer Gallery One in May to our valued members for a special KAT Members Competition and Exhibition.

This exhibition marks the return of the much-loved KAT Members Exhibition, providing an opportunity to showcase the creativity and talent within our own artistic community.

Have you created something recently? Or is there a piece you would love to exhibit again? We invite all current KAT members to share their work and be part of this special exhibition.

Exhibition Details

• Maximum of 3 artworks per member
• $500 People’s Choice Prize
• Entries close: 27 April 2026
• Works to be delivered on: 30 April & 1 May 2026
• Winner announced at the end of May
• Exhibition runs throughout May

Works may be offered for sale, with the usual 20% gallery commission applying.

Please note: textiles are not included in this competition.

How to Enter

Download the entry form.

Complete the entry form.

Return or email your entry form to kingaroy.art@sbrc.qld.gov.au with the subject line "KAT Competition Entry"

We look forward to celebrating the creativity, diversity and talent within our KAT community. Good luck to all entrants.