Arts and Crafts Competitions Across the Western Downs

There are several opportunities for artists living and working in the Western Downs to enter arts and crafts competitions. These include:

• Local annual Agricultural Shows (Competitions and Arts/Crafts Sections)

• Western Downs Art Galleries Competitions

• Annual Western Downs Regional Artists Exhibition (WDRAE)

Information about Agricultural Shows and their Fine Arts and Crafts sections can be found at:

• Chinchilla A&P Association Show https://www.chinchillashowsociety.au/

• Dalby and District Show Society https://www.dalbydistrictshow.com/

• Tara P. A & H. Show Society https://www.facebook.com/tarashowsoc/

• Miles and District Show Society https://www.milesshowsociety.com/

• Wandoan Show https://www.wandoanshow.com.au/ -

• Wandoan Show Photo Challenge https://www.wandoanshow.com.au/wandoan-photo-challenge/

• Jandowae Show Society https://www.jandowaeshow.com/

• Bell Show and Rodeo https://www.bellshowandrodeo.com.au/

Western Downs Art Galleries, Art/Craft Groups Competitions and WDRAE:

• Tara District Art Exhibition (joint exhibition between WDRC and Tara Steering Group) https://www.wdrc.qld.gov.au/Community-Recreation/Events-Initiatives/Council-Events/Tara-District-Art-Exhibition-2025

• Chinchilla Melon Festival Exhibition www.lapunyahartgallery.au

• WDRAE https://www.westerndownsarts.com.au/

• Bell Art Exhibition https://www.facebook.com/BellArtGroup/