Competitions

Competitions

KAT Member's Competition $500 people's choice award

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.

Battle of the Quilts 2026

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 1pm, 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.