2025 MEMBERS SHOW

7 - 15 November 2025, Platform
Exhibition opening: 6pm Thursday 6 November 2025

The Canberra Contemporary Members Show is a much-loved exhibition that brings together artists from across the ACT and surrounding regions. Celebrating the diversity of contemporary practice—from painting and sculpture to photography, textiles, digital media and more—the exhibition offers a vibrant snapshot of current ideas, trends, and voices in Australian art. A joyful celebration of creativity and connection, the Members Show also plays a vital role in fostering dialogue, building relationships, and championing the artists who shape our cultural landscape.

Artist include: Adam Blackshaw, Amanda Biggs, Angus Comyns, byrd, Claire Fletcher, Daniel Vukovljak, David Kindon, Della Jackson, Dennis Mortimer, Dierdre Pearce, Dörte Conroy , Eliott June O'Dowd, Gavin Bradstreet, Harijs Piekalns, Jacquelene Drinkall, Jasmine Bruce, Jennifer Procter, Julia Higgs, Kate Stevens, Kathleen Potts, Kingsley Tonkin, Kirsten Farrell, Liz Coats, Loxyali, Lucy Chetcuti, Ludmilla Braguina, Lynne Flemons, Maite Larroque Tomlinson, Mary Strachan, Nicci Haynes, Paul Michael Murray, Raquel Ormella, Rosalind Lemoh, Sari Sutton, Saskia Haalebos, Sepideh Farzam, Suzanne Knight, Thom Crowhurst, Wendy Teakel.

Thank you to prize judge Serena Bentley, Senior Curator at the National Portrait Gallery for awarding the following prizes on opening night;

Raquel Ormella - 1st Prize: $400 cash prize supported by the Canberra Contemporary Board
Sepideh Farzam - 2nd Prize: $200 voucher from The Jetty
Sari Sutton - 3rd Prize: $100 voucher from Eckersley’s Art & Craft Braddon

Also, thank you to our Event Partner Lerida Estate Wines, for awarding the following additional prize;

Ludmilla Braguina - Lerida Choice Prize: Mixed dozen bottles of wine plus three-course lunch and glass of wine for two people at Café Lerida.