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Drop off: June 18th – June 21st, 11am – 4pm

Exhibition Dates: June 25th – July 19th, 2026 

Opening Reception: Saturday, June 27th, 2pm – 4pm

PRESENT TENSE 2026 | GPAG Members’ Exhibition

Present Tense is coming up! Drop off your artwork June 18th – 21st, 11am – 4pm. Our most popular annual exhibition, Present Tense features the work of GPAG Members in any medium or style, including paintings, drawings, prints, pottery, photography, textiles, sculpture, wood working, digital work, and more. Each artist is invited to submit one artwork to Present Tense, and up to six artworks to our Members’ Tiny Exhibition in Joe’s Lounge. The only requirements for Present Tense are that artists are a current GPAG Member; that the artwork is an original artwork and is listed for sale; and that the artworks submitted are a maximum of 16in x 20in (including frame) or equivalent.

Find more information about submitting your work to Present Tense in our Submission Guidelines. Print your entry form and bring it with you when you drop off your artwork, or submit online using the form below.

In Joe’s Lounge, our Members’ Tiny Exhibition features miniature artworks by GPAG Members. Members may submit up to six artworks each in any style or medium. The only requirements are that you are a GPAG Member, that the artwork is original artwork and is listed at a set price of $40, and that the artworks are a maximum size of 6in. x 6in. or 5in. x 7in. or of an equivalent size for sculptural artworks. Submit your form online and drop off the artworks during Present Tense drop off (June 18th – 21st, 11am – 4pm); or, print the form and bring it with you when you drop off your work.

Present Tense 2026

Participate in our 2026 Members' Exhibition

Exhibition Dates: June 25th - July 19th

DEADLINE: 4 PM, June 21st. Works can be dropped off at the Gallery from June 18th - 21st, 11 AM – 4 PM. One entry per member, 16” x 20” maximum. As this is a fundraiser, we encourage you to consider a size and price point that is favourable for sales and easy transport by purchasers visiting the Sunshine Coast during the exhibition. GPAG RESERVES THE RIGHT OF SELECTION. Unsold works can be picked up Sunday July 19th at 4pm (or contact the Gallery to make alternate arrangements). Artworks must be dropped off ready to hang or display with a label securely attached. If you would like to keep your packaging please take it with you. We cannot guarantee that it will be returned to you if left at GPAG. Artworks may be dropped off on your behalf by a friend or family member. Please ensure your membership is up to date.
For display on labels. Leave blank if your preferred name matches your legal name.
Address(Required)
Are you a member of the Coast Cultural Alliance's Purple Banner Studio Program?(Required)
We will be highlighting members' open studios during the exhibition.
Please limit your response to 6 words max.
*This exhibition is a fundraiser to support artists and public art in our community. All submissions must be listed for sale. If your work sells you will receive 60% of the sales price and GPAG will receive 40%. Please keep this in mind when pricing your work.
If you would like a brief Artist Statement displayed with your work please include it here.
Photos: Do you give permission for GPAG to use photos of your artwork for promotional purposes?(Required)
Acknowledgement(Required)
Waiver:(Required)
ANY AND ALL INSURANCE COVERAGE ON THE EXHIBITED WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ARTIST.
All artworks must be labelled on the back or base with the following information: Title, Medium, Name, Phone Number, Price. If your artwork is not securely labelled it may not be included in the exhibition.

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