Lighthouse Arts

We are excited to announce our upcoming exhibition, Elemental, an exploration of the fundamental forces that shape our existence. 

Lighthouse Arts extends a warm invitation to writers, artists and creatives of the Hunter region to submit works that explore the essence of “Elemental.”  This exhibition encourages engagement all that ‘elemental’, including climactic and natural forces, essential natures, emotional landscapes, simplicity, science, cultural symbolism, and environmental perspectives. 

We welcome submissions from everyone, no matter your background or experience. If you have art that breaks boundaries, challenges expectations, is simply beautiful or interesting, or offers fresh ideas about the elements shaping our world, we would love to see it.  

Submissions are open to Hunter-based* artists of diverse backgrounds, age and arts practice.  

Works will be selected for their originality, concept, quality and fit within the overall exhibition. 

Let your imagination run wild. We welcome journals, handwritten notes, small studies, practice works, series, and finished pieces. All artworks works will be available for sale unless advised otherwise from the submitting artist.  

* Hunter Region includes the following LGA’s: City of Newcastle, City of Maitland, Port Stephens LGA, City of Cessnock, Singleton LGA, Muswellbrook Shire, Upper Hunter Shire, Dungog Shire, City of Lake Macquarie.

^ Submissions will also be accepted by Members of the Hunter Writers’ Centre, regardless of LGA.

Please see below for information on the terms and conditions and the submission process.