2026 MEMBERS SHOW

22 August - 13 September 2026, Platform
Exhibition opening: Friday 21 August 2026, 6pm

The Canberra Contemporary Members Show returns this year to celebrate the many artistic voices in our community. This group exhibition features works from emerging to established artists with diverse contemporary practices - from painting and sculpture to photography, textiles, digital media and more. Fostering a space for conversation, connection and an exchange of ideas, this show offers an exciting glimpse into current trends and perspectives from artists in the ACT and surrounding regions.

Artists include: Adam Blackshaw, Aia Solis, Amanda Biggs, Bee Pea Enn, Byrd, Cherylynn Holmes, Chris Carmody, Christina Currey, Claire Young, Della Jackson, Dennis Mortimer, Derek O'Connor, Di Broomhall, Dörte Conroy, Kelsie White, Erik Krebs-Schade, Fiona Little, Gabriel Collett, Gavin Bradstreet, Giancarlo Savaris, Harriet Schwarzrock, Isaac Kozlovskis, Janet Angus, Jasmine Bruce, Kate Smith, Kate Stevens, Kate Tindal-Clarke, Kerry Shepherdson, Leonardo Baeza-Bravo, Liz Coats, Loubna Soulaimanil, Ludmilla Braguina, Lynne Flemons, Marisa Guerrero, Matilda Hillam, Maya M, Nancy Gibbs, Nicci Haynes, Özlem Güler, Paul McInnes, Rose Marimon, Ross Andrews, Sari Sutton, Sepideh Farzam, Sue Campbell, Susan Henderson, Susan Hey, Sylvia  McEwan, Tamara Henderson, Tara Peñales, Valeska Tilly 

This year we welcomed Yvette Dal Pozzo, Director of Goulburn Regional Art Gallery as our guest judge.

The following prizes were awarded on opening night:

1st Place: Harriet Schwarzrock | $400 cash prize supported by Into Tomorrow Accounting
2nd Place: Liz Coats | $300 voucher from The Jetty
3rd Place: Derek O'Connor | $200 voucher from Book Runner

Lerida Choice Prize: Adam Blackshaw | $500 voucher from Lerida Estate Winery.

Collect your artwork from Platform (19 Furneaux Street, Forrest, ACT) on Tuesday 15 September between 11am - 6pm.

Image: 2026 Members Show. Photograph by Fiona Little.