This form is to register your interest in the Threads Exhibition at Et Al Gallery and Studio for March 2026.
The tradition of using threads to embellish, communicate and decorate has spanned most of human history. It was used to communicate status, mend and as a tool of practical education and domesticity. The elevation of women’s craft as a feminist movement in order to reclaim and redirect has been a powerful voice in times when women’s voices often went unheard.
This exhibition is a celebration of the next iteration of artists using threads to embellish, communicate, decorate and elevate their artworks. Curated by Brisbane artist, Leah Gay, this group exhibition will showcase the broad talents of contemporary Australian artists using threads as part of their artistic expression.
Exhibition Details, Costs and Commission
Key Dates
Applications close: 30th March 2026 (5 weeks prior to bump in)
All successful applicants will be contacted by: 6th April 2026 (4 weeks Prior to bump in
Payment, Bank Account Details and Acceptance Due: 20th April 2026 (2 weeks prior to Bump In)
Exhibition Dates: 7th to 24th May 2026
Bump In: 4th May 2026; 2pm to 4pm
Bump Out: 24th May 2026; 4pm to 6pm
All works must be presented in person at the Gallery by the artist or a representative of the artist on Bump in day and be picked up on Bump out day by the artist or a representative of the artist.
CRITERIA
Theme and Medium
All Artworks must have an element of using traditional crafts that use THREADS (eg. Embroidery threads, wool, etc.) as a whole or part as expressive and communicative elements of their artworks.
This exhibition is open to original 2D and 3D works that are not the direct result of AI generated artwork and does not require the use of electrical equipment. Video and installation works cannot be accepted for this exhibition.
This is inclusive of but not limited to:
- Mixed Media Painting
- Drawing
- Sculpture
- Traditional Print
- Digital Print (digital drawings are allowed but no AI generated artworks shall be accepted)
- Jewelry and Small Objects
- Weaving
Size
· All 2D works must measure under 600mm(w) x 800mm(h) inclusive of frame. 3D works need to measure under 500mm (w) and 800mm (h)
SUBMISSION AND CURATORIAL DECISIONS:
You may submit up to TWO pieces of original wall hung or plinthed work. This exhibition will be heavily curated by a panel in both Artworks and merchandise. Submission of artworks and merchandise does not mean acceptance, but all items will be considered.
Pieces are to be no larger than 600mm wide (for portrait or landscape orientation) but can be up to 800mm high (this is inclusive of frames). All works on paper must be presented framed and under glass for their own protection with the correct hanging equipment attached.
Merchandise:
You may submit up to TWO types of merchandise. For example, you may have 25 x A5 prints at $55 each, and 50 x postcards at $12.50each Or you may have 5 x small artworks at $75 each and 10 x artist books at $35 each. This means that you are allowed TWO price points for your small artworks and/or merchandise, but you can have as much quantity at each price point as you like. Not all merchandise will be on display at any time. We keep some out the back to replenish and rotate Gallery displays as they sell. All merchandise must be drawn works or prints, cards, etc. that are a direct result of the Artists original drawn works.
We reserve the right to turn away or not display artworks or merchandise that is not presented correctly, is deemed to not meet Gallery standards (this includes hanging hardware and correct packaging and labelling for merchandise), or is not in keeping with the theme of the exhibition.
COSTS AND COMMISSIONS:
Exhibition Entry Fees:
Hanging Fee: $60 for up to 2 wall hung artworks. Up to 2 pieces of merchandise/small unhung artworks will be allowed for this exhibition.
Commission
Any Artworks or merchandise sold during this exhibition will incur a 30% Commission