Upcoming events

The DOGS NSW Library & Archives Committee in association with the 2026 DOGS NSW Spring Fair Dog Show weekend present a Canine Art & Photography Exhibition / Competition at the DOGS NSW Education Centre at The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills. The Launch, Cocktail Party and presentation will be on Friday 28 August 2026 at 6pm with the Exhibition open from Friday to Sunday, 28, 29 and 30 August 2026.

Find artistic inspiration in the wonderful world of dogs: Show dogs, sporting dogs, childhood companions, working dogs, celebrity dogs - it doesn't matter what kind of dog!
Let’s celebrate all things canine!

Event Dates

• Entries Open: Monday, 12 May 2026
• Entries Close: Monday, 3 August 2026
• Drop Off (9.00am - 4.00pm): Wednesday 26 August 2026
• Judging: 27 August 2026
• Opening Night Cocktail Party & Presentation: Friday, 28 August 2026 - 6.00pm
• Public Exhibition: Friday to Sunday, 28 - 30 August 2026

Exhibition Categories
All categories include: Adults, Junior Artists (under 12 years) and Young Artists (12 - 18 years)

• Acrylics
• Oil
• Water Based - watercolour/gouache
• Drawing and Mixed Media
• Sculpture - Metal/Ceramic/Porcelain/Other
• Photography

Prizes & Awards

• $500 Best In Show - Cash Prize
• $100 Adult Category Winners
• $50 Children's Category Winners
  
  

Click Here for the Conditions of Entry.

Click Here for an Entry Form

For more Information: Contact Paula Bockman-Chato: [email protected]