Katie Gordon, winner of the Most Outstanding Artwork Award, pictured in front of Ghost(s). Photo by Travis Hayto – SoCo Studios.
The popular Community Art Exhibition returns again in 2025. This annual exhibition celebrates the City of Joondalup’s visual arts community and is open to all residents within the City or members of art associations located within the City.
Artworks are on display and available for sale at Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre (between Woolworths and Coles)*. Artists go in the running to win awards in a prize pool over $8,000 including:
- Most Outstanding Artwork – $4,000
- Highly Commended – $1,500
- Popular Choice – $500
Artists can also nominate for consideration of these optional Awards:
- Celebrating Joondalup – $1,500
- Student Award – $750 (for artists Year 8-12)
Entry Details
Online entries are open from:
- Tuesday 8 April, 12pm – Monday 5 May 2025, 12pm
(or until receipt of 200 entries)
To find out more about the entry process read the Frequently Asked Questions
All artists are required to meet the Terms and Conditions of the exhibition.
Important note: We are currently experiencing technical issues with the image upload section of the form. If this is happening to you, please try submitting your entry again on Monday 5 May. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Having entry issues?
The City will assist artists in person with entry and technical support on Monday 28 April, 2-4pm. Assistance will be provided on a first-come first-served basis and artists will need to bring their entry info, credit card for payment and image.
When: Monday 28 April, 2-4pm,
Where: Joondalup Library, Meeting Room 1 and 2 (upstairs)
Registration: visualarts@joondalup.wa.gov.au
Key 2025 dates
- Entries open: Tuesday 8 April, 12pm - Monday 5 May 2025, 12pm
- Artwork delivery: Sunday 15 June, 11.00am–2.00pm
- Exhibition dates: Monday 16 June - Saturday 28 June
- Award ceremony: Saturday 21 June, 6.30-8.30pm
- Unsold artwork collection: Sunday 29 June, 11.00am–2.00pm
To stay up to date with the City’s arts programming and opportunities sign up for the monthly Arts in focus eNewsletter
For further information please call 9400 4000 or email visualarts@joondalup.wa.gov.au
* Exhibition hours based on shopping centre hours
Image credit: Impermanence, (detail) 2024, Sav. Photo: Christophe Canato