Christmas Exhibition 2026

4 November to 22 December 2026

Celebrate the festive season with Deck the Walls, HUG framing + gallery's first annual Christmas exhibition.

Featuring a collection of small original artworks, this exhibition is designed to inspire Christmas gift giving while celebrating local artists.

Artists are invited to interpret the theme Red & Green in their own unique style - whether through landscapes, florals, abstracts, still life or contemporary works. The theme is intended as creative inspiration rather than a strict requirement – have jolly fun with it.

Running from Wednesday 4 November to Tuesday 22 December 2026, the exhibition will feature approximately 90 small artworks displayed salon-style across one long gallery wall. Each artist may submit up to three artworks, creating a vibrant and varied exhibition of affordable original art, perfect for Christmas gift giving.

Registrations close at 2pm Saturday 17 October 2026, or earlier if all available spaces are filled.
Artists may register before completing their artworks. Final artwork titles, medium, dimensions and prices will be confirmed when artworks are delivered.

LET’S DECK THE WALLS

Important Dates

Registrations close
2pm Saturday 17 October 2026, or when fully booked

Artworks requiring framing delivered by
Saturday 17 October 2026

Finished artworks delivered
Monday 26–Saturday 31 October 2026

Exhibition
Wednesday 4 November–Tuesday 22 December 2026

Opening event
Saturday 7 November, 2:30–4:00pm

Unsold artwork collection
From Monday 11 January 2027

    • Entry fee of $15 per artwork.

    • Maximum 3 artworks per artist.

    • The theme is Red & Green – intended as creative inspiration.

    • Finished artwork size: Maximum 8 × 10 inches (20×25cm) glass size. Max depth 6cm.
      This may be an 8×10inch artwork or a smaller artwork with matt to suit an 8×10inch frame. A stretched canvas up to 8×10 inches is acceptable. Smaller finished artworks are also welcome.

    • All artworks (incl stretched canvases) must be professionally presented and ready to hang.

    • All artworks must be for sale and remain available for the full duration of the exhibition.

    • Artists do not need to have completed their artworks before registering. Final artwork titles, medium, finished dimensions and sale prices can be supplied when the artworks are delivered.

    • Maximum sale price: $300 and under (including GST where applicable).

    • Artists with no ABN are required to complete a Statement by a Supplier form.

    • Discounted ready-made frames (up to 25% off) and complimentary fit-ups are available for unframed works being submitted into the exhibition (subject to availability).

    • Curate and install the exhibition.

    • Create artwork labels.

    • Promote the exhibition through our website, social media and in-store.

    • Manage all artwork sales during the exhibition.

    • Host the exhibition opening on Saturday 7 November.

    • Entry fee is $15 per artwork. This goes towards the exhibition setup and the opening event.

    • The entry fee is $15 per registered artwork and is payable when the artworks are first delivered to HUG framing + gallery. This includes artworks delivered early for framing.

    • HUG framing + gallery acts as agent for the artist and charges 20% commission on the final sale price of each artwork, plus 10% GST on the commission amount, consistent with our standard exhibition agreement.

    • The artist will receive the balance of the sale price after the commission (including GST) has been deducted.

    • ARTISTS registered for GST - the sale price must include GST, and the artist is responsible for remitting GST on their portion.

    • ARTISTS not registered for GST - no GST applies to their portion.

    • HUG framing + gallery will issue an invoice to the customer as agent for the artist and will invoice the artist for the commission. The artist is not required to issue an invoice to HUG framing + gallery for their portion of the sale.

    • HUG Framing + Gallery opening hours are 9:00am–5:30pm Monday to Friday and 9:00am–2:00pm Saturday.

    • HUG framing + gallery is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.

    • HUG framing + gallery provides sales support for the exhibition.

    • HUG framing + gallery will take all reasonable care of all artworks but is not liable for loss or damage beyond its control (e.g. loss or damage during delivery/transit, theft, fire or natural disaster).

    • The Artist is responsible for insuring their own works unless otherwise agreed in writing.

    • The Artist confirms that they hold full copyright to the work and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights. Copyright remains with the Artist unless otherwise agreed in writing.

    • By exhibiting with HUG framing + gallery, the Artist grants permission for their artworks to be photographed and used in marketing, social media and promotional materials.

    • Artworks must not contain offensive, discriminatory or explicit subject matter deemed unsuitable for display by HUG framing + gallery. The Director's decision is final.

    • Artworks and stretched canvases must be professionally presented and ready to hang. Curators reserve the right to reject any artworks deemed unsuitable for hanging.

    • Curators have final say on the layout of the exhibition and the number of artworks displayed. Curators reserve the right to reduce the number of artworks displayed if required.

    • Only properly framed and ready-to-hang artworks (including stretched canvases) are suitable for this exhibition. This gallery space is not suitable for performance art, large or free-standing sculptures, installations, video works or artworks requiring power. Artworks deemed inappropriately presented will not be displayed.

    • All artworks entered in the exhibition must be available for sale and remain available for the full duration of the exhibition unless otherwise agreed.

    • The Artist agrees that artworks will be purchased through HUG framing + gallery for the duration of the exhibition. The Artist agrees to direct customers to HUG framing + gallery and not accept a private sale for the duration of the exhibition.

    • Unsold artworks should be collected during January 2027 once the gallery re-opens. If you are unable to collect your work during this time, please contact us to arrange an alternative collection date.

Register for Deck the Walls 2026

Complete this form to reserve space for up to three artworks. Your artworks do not need to be finished yet; final artwork details will be collected when they are delivered.