Callout: HABITAT II

Finders Keepers (detail) by Aviva Kidd

HABITAT II

An Open Printmaking Exhibition

Pivot Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre

Exhibition opening: 6pm Friday 4 December 2026

Exhibition: 4 December 2026 – 31 January 2027

Printmakers from throughout Australia are invited to respond to the theme: What does HABITAT mean to you?

HABITAT: being the place or environment where we as humans, plants, or animals naturally are located or have found ourselves residing in.  

Explore the beauty of these precious ecosystems, suburban, industrial, and other built landscapes. Where are their points of intersection, separation, and union? We have been purposefully open in our explanation of the theme, so you have enormous freedom to drive your own imaginative interpretation. Be bold in your response. You can respond playfully, thoughtfully, or radically through the mediums of printmaking.

Entries are due midnight 13 November 2026

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Monika McInerney, Artistic Director & Co-CEO at: moni@belcoarts.com.au

Terms and Conditions:

  • Printmakers from throughout Australia may enter works.
  • You may enter up to a maximum of three works on paper. Separate entry forms must be completed for each work.
  • For multiple entries, please note works will only be considered as individual works and not as a series.
  • There is a $25 non-refundable entry fee (inclusive of GST) per work.
  • The works must be the original work of the entering artist.
  • The works must relate to the theme.
  • The works must be made through a printmaking process. This includes but is not limited to Intaglio, Lithography, Relief, Screen, and Etching printmaking processes.
  • Works must NOT be framed.
  • Paper/ Artwork size may not be larger than 800mm x 800mm. Works can be smaller and fit within these dimensions.
  • Works can be landscape or portrait in orientation.
  • All prints must be for sale. All sales incur a 35% commission.
  • Editions of work included may also be for sale, but you are not obliged to provide editions.
  • All works will be reviewed and considered from the digital images provided by the artist.
  • Belco Arts will make the final selection, and no further discussion will be entered into.
  • The exhibition will be presented at Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen ACT 2617 between 4 December – 31 January 2027.
  • Works must be exhibited for the full duration of the exhibition.
  • You will be notified of your inclusion in the exhibition no later than Wednesday 18 November 2026.
  • If successful, works may be delivered during business hours, by post or courier at any time to Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen ACT 2617 and must be received by 4pm Sunday 29 November 2026.
  • Printmakers are responsible for the transport of the work to and from Belconnen Arts Centre and cover all costs for any freight/ courier fees.
  • All finalist works will be eligible for selection in the $500 People’s Choice Award, which will be announced at the conclusion of the exhibition through our social media networks.