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.
OCA Art Exhibition Award Winners
OCA Art Exhibition Award Winners
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
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