2026 Clarence Textile & Fibre ExhibitionCall for Entries

  • 29 Sep - 15 Nov 2026

Entries are now open for Tasmania’s longest-running Textile and Fibre Exhibition.

Celebrating 27 years, the Clarence Textile and Fibre Exhibition is back this November and we’re calling for artists working with textile and fibre mediums in both contemporary and traditional forms to submit an entry to take part in this special exhibition.

Best of all? It’s free to enter.

Entries close  5pm, Sunday 15 November 2026.

The Opening Event will be held at The Schoolhouse on Thursday 26 November, 5:30pm.

The exhibition runs from Friday 27 Nov – Sunday 13 Dec 2026.

Read on for more information on entering or submit your entry online now.

Key dates

Entries close 5pm, Sunday 15 November 2026. Please note that due to the volume of entries we receive we cannot accept late entries.

The Opening Event will be held at The Schoolhouse on Thursday 26 November, 5:30pm.

The exhibition runs from Friday 27 Nov – Sunday 13 Dec 2026.

Artwork delivery & collection

All artworks must be clearly labelled with name, title of artwork, and contact number with the label secured on the back of the artwork.

If your piece is also for sale, please include the price of your work.

All work must be delivered ready to hang or display. 

All artworks must be delivered to the Schoolhouse Gallery at Rosny Farm on Friday 20, Saturday 21, or Sunday 22 November between the hours of 11am and 5pm.

All works must be collected from The Schoolhouse at Rosny Farm between Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 December between the hours of 11am and 5pm. No responsibility is taken for work not collected within the times stated above. For collection by special arrangement contact Sarah Bishop on 03 6217 9607 or email schoolhouse@ccc.tas.gov.au.

Conditions of entry

1. All entries must be the original work of the exhibitor, completed no earlier than two (2) years prior to the first day of the exhibition.

2. Each exhibitor may enter a maximum of one work, though this artwork may consist of a small group of pieces.

3. All work must be ready to hang or display. City of Clarence reserves the right to determine the most appropriate method for displaying works to ensure public safety, and to refuse to display any works deemed inappropriate or unsafe.

4. Artwork must not exceed 120cm in any dimension. Artworks exceeding this size will not be accepted.Artworks exceeding this size will not be accepted.

5. 3D artwork/sculptures must be no bigger than 30cms in any direction.

6. City of Clarence reserves the right to accept or refuse any entry, or delivery of a work at its discretion. No correspondence will be entered into.

7. Works exhibited may or may not be for sale.

8. In the event that an artwork is for sale, the exhibitor requests City of Clarence to sell the entry for the purchase price referred to in the entry form and to deduct from the said purchase price a commission of twenty-five percent.

9. The decision of the judges will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. The conduct and management of matters relating to or arising out of the exhibition shall be at the discretion of City of Clarence by its authorised servants, agents or contractors.

10. City of Clarence will provide insurance cover against loss of or damage to the Artworks during installation, deinstallation and for the duration of the exhibition. The Artist is responsible for insuring the Artwork during transit to and from The Schoolhouse.

11. Artwork not collected and removed from The Schoolhouse by the Artist within 30 days of the completion of the exhibition of the Artwork, or as otherwise required by the Gallery Coordinator, may at the discretion of City of Clarence, be sold and the financial proceeds of that sale may be retained by City of Clarence for its own purposes.

12. The exhibitor grants City of Clarence the license to reproduce the entry by photographs or film for newspapers, magazines, web-based media or television.

2026 Clarence Textile & Fibre Exhibition Entry Form

Entries close 5pm, Sunday 15 November 2026.

Applicant details

Name(Required)

Artwork information

Max. file size: 64 MB.

Privacy Statement

The personal information on this form is required by Council for the Arts Program. We will only use your personal information for this and related purposes. If this information is not provided, we may not be able to deal with this matter. You may access and/or amend your personal information at any time. How we use this information is explained in our Privacy Policy, which is available at www.ccc.tas.gov.au or at Council offices.

Special Note

Entries must be delivered free of all charges. No payments whatsoever will be made by the Clarence City Council for freight or other charges incurred in the delivery or return of the entry. Arrangements must be made by the exhibitor.

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  • 29 Sep - 15 Nov 2026

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22 Rosny Hill Rd, Rosny Park TAS 7018, Australia

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  • Fully Wheelchair Accessible

This event is at The Schoolhouse.
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22 Rosny Hill Rd, Rosny Park TAS 7018, Australia

  • Fully Wheelchair Accessible