Open call · Dandenong, VIC, Australia
9 by 5 Exhibition 2027
Arts in Greater Dandenong
You should apply if you’re an artist anywhere in Australia, at any level, who can make a 9 x 5 inch work.

About
Arts in Greater Dandenong runs the 19th 9 by 5 Exhibition, an open-entry show of small works at the Drum Theatre, Dandenong, from February 13 to May 7, 2027. It is modelled on the 1889 Melbourne exhibition of Tom Roberts, Charles Conder, Arthur Streeton and Frederick McCubbin, painted on cigar-box lids. Every work must measure exactly 9 x 5 inches (22.86 x 12.7 cm). Artists enter online and deliver work between January 25 and 29, 2027. Past editions gave a top award, Highly Commended, Community Connections and People’s Choice awards. Entries close December 20 at 5pm or when capacity is reached.
Eligibility
Open entry for artists of all backgrounds across Australia. Works must measure 9 x 5 inches and be delivered to the Drum Theatre in Dandenong.
On view now
Applications happen on Arts in Greater Dandenong's website. Seeke reviews and indexes the listing but does not accept applications.


