OCA Art Exhibition

Save the Date

Opening Night Cocktail Party
Friday 12 June 2026

Exhibition Open 
Saturday 13 June to Sunday 14 June 2026

2025 Exhibitors Information

Artist Applications are now open for the 2025 OCA Art Exhibition. Please complete the application form to apply to exhibit.

The OCA thanks you in advance for taking part in what is our largest fundraising event.

Key Dates for Successful Artists

  • Friday 4 April | Artwork Details Form due.
  • Friday 30 May | Artwork to be delivered to PLC Senior School Reception (main artwork and miniature canvas).
  • Friday 13 June | OCA Art Exhibition Opening Night Cocktail Party (tickets must be purchased).
  • Sunday 15 June | 6.30 pm – 7.00 pm | Unsold artwork to be collected.

Artist Application Form

2025 OCA Art Exhibition application form for prospective artists.

Vote once for your favourite artwork

OCA Art Exhibition People’s Choice Vote

OCA Art Exhibition Award Winners

2024

Art Awards

The Francesca Nelson Award – Rebekah Clark, for Original and Unique Artwork Stingray 01

The Ray Eastwood Memorial Award –  Zac Vasiliou, for Original and Unique Artwork for Young Emerging Artist Boats

 Francesca Nelson Highly Commended – Sacha Barker, for Original and Unique Artwork There’s a Saying Amongst Prospectors

 Francesca Nelson Highly Commended –  Pene Turner, for Original and Unique Artwork The Opal Sky

OCA Packing Room Prize – Laura Bonney, for Original and Unique Artwork Mungarrtji, Mungagka

PLC Art Department Award – Sacha Barker, for Original and Unique Artwork There’s a Saying Amongst Prospectors

People’s Choice Award – Alex Hutton for Negroni with Poppies

2025

Art Awards

Francesca Nelson Award – Jess van Heerden (2019), Memory Garden

Francesca Nelson Highly Commended professional – Kim Maple Reflective Clouds

Francesca Nelson Highly Commended non-professional – Saffy Fairweather Waders of Peter, Pool Series

Ray Eastwood Memorial Award – Evelyn Froend (2007) Mossy Log

OCA Packers Prize – Sacha Barker Albany Series 7

People’s Choice – Grace Risinger Whale Shark, Ningaloo