Space2b Design Competition 2026
A Million Stories
For CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) Artists
#Space2bArtistRangeComp2026

NOW OPEN
APPLICATIONS CLOSE : 4TH MAY 


Space2b is looking for 3 designs for our Artist Range 2026/27
To be printed on our tea towels, soaps, chocolates, greeting cards, heat packs and eye pillows.

FREE TO ENTER AND ALL ART DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT JUNE 2026 TO CELEBRATE REFUGEE WEEK IN OUR MILLION STORIES EXHIBITION

ALL Artwork will be available for sale throughout the month - It’s a win/win
Culturally Diverse Artists are invited to register up to two artworks for the 2026/27 design competition.

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THE THREE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE

- A month-long exhibition in June 2026 to celebrate Refugee Week, where you will exhibit and sell your winning artwork.
- $150 cash prize, plus a printed tea towel & soap.

- Product Launch and Exhibition Opening to promote and sell your artwork.
- Will receive 100% of any artwork sales in the June exhibition - No commission will be taken.
- Your name and artwork acknowledged on Space2b-branded products - Great promotion of your art.


THOSE NOT SELECTED WILL STILL RECEIVE

- Free exhibition to sell your original artworks in a month-long exhibition in June
- 40% commission will be taken by Space2b on artworks sold during the exhibition

- Exhibition Opening to promote and sell your artwork

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Example of 2024 Winning Artworks

See How They Were Used

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DATES & DETAILS

All Artwork:  Must be A3 (29.7cm x 42 cm) (portrait) can be full colour as it will be digitally printed
Medium: Portrait Painting on canvas, collage, photo realism, or digital illustration accepted
Note: Only one application per artist only. Multiple entries will not be accepted. 

EXHIBITION DATES 2026
Tuesday 2nd June -  Saturday 27th June 2026
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COMPETITION CLOSES
Wednesday 4th May 5pm
Note: Late registrations will not be accepted after this date.

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Opening Saturday 13th June 2026

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ARTWORK DELIVERY TO ARTSPACE GALLERY

Saturday 23rd May 10am - 2pm or Tuesday 26th May - Friday 29th May 10am-5pm 
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EXHIBITION OPENING

Saturday 13th June 2026 2pm-3.30pm
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ARTWORK COLLECTION DATE

Saturday 27th June 10am-2pm or Tuesday 30th June 10am-5pm
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Space2b ArtSpace Gallery, 144 Chapel St St Kilda

SUBMISSIONS:
Apply early so that we can promote your work via our website and social media leading up to the exhibition.

1. COMPLETE OUR APPLICATION FORM ABOVE (We require a high-resolution 300dpi image in either a png or pdf format)
2. POST YOUR ARTWORK ON YOUR INSTAGRAM FEED WITH THE HASHTAG #Space2bArtistRangeComp2026 AND TAG US @space2b_design (Please note we need it in your profile feed or else it will disappear after 24 hours)
3. ARTWORKS MUST BE A3 RATIO (printed at 29.7 x 42cm)

INSTRUCTIONS and T&Cs: CLICK HERE