Submit a Drawing – The Annual Class Exhibition

2026 LIFE DRAWING ANNUAL CLASS EXHIBITION 

ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS

Our life drawing class celebrates its 18th birthday this year. Woo! To mark the occasion, we’re inviting anyone who has attended our class to exhibit one figure drawing they made in class. For some, the annual exhibition is the highlight of the year. Whether you’re a regular or you’ve only been once, we’d love to include your work.

All styles and sizes are welcome, from a 30-second sketch to a 20-minute drawing. The exhibition celebrates the human form, our life drawing community and the beauty and wonder of creativity and self-expression.

CONFIRM YOUR INVOLVEMENT

Artwork submissions open on Tuesday 10 November and close at 9pm on Wednesday 2 December. Please complete this form and pay the $30 exhibition fee before delivering your drawing. The $30 exhibition fee includes one complimentary drink at the opening event. 

ARTWORK DELIVERY OPTIONS

If you’re attending a class, you can submit your drawing on the dates below:

10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 November and 1 & 2 December

EARLY DROP-OFF: 

If you would like to deliver your drawing without attending a class, you have the following options: 

30 November, between 4:30pm and 5:45pm
1 December, between 4:30pm and 5:45pm
2 December, between 4:30pm and 5:45pm

EXHIBITION DETAILS 

The exhibition and opening night are free and open to everyone. No booking is required to attend. It'll be a fun time. 

Opening night: Friday 4 December, 6-8pm 
Gallery hours: Saturday 5 December and Monday 7 December, 12-4pm both days
Location: Coates Community Arts, Level 4, 20 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Poster artwork by Alex McKay @drawninfoggylenses

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Entries: You can submit one unframed drawing you made in our class. The limit is one drawing per person. 

Cancellations and refunds: If you can no longer take part, please email hello@coatescommunityarts.com before 1pm on Tuesday 1 December 2026 to request a refund. The exhibition fee is non-refundable for cancellations received after that time.

Installation: We hang drawings with Blu Tack. If your artwork needs a different hanging method, please let us know.

Delivery: Drop-off dates and times are listed in the event description. We can only accept artwork outside these times by prior arrangement.

Submissions: We reserve the right to decline work we consider inappropriate for the exhibition, including sexually explicit, violent, extremist, hateful or offensive material.

Artwork collection: We prefer that you collect your drawing during a class you’re attending on 7, 8, 9, 14 or 15 December. If you plan to collect without attending class, please email us first to arrange a time.

Uncollected drawings: If you can’t collect your drawing by Tuesday 15 December, please email us before that date to arrange another time. We’ll discard any drawings left uncollected without prior arrangement.