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Thank you for joining The Art Show 2026

THE ART SHOW 2026

Our best year yet

This year the show was by far our largest show ever, with hundreds of applicants and thousands of people visiting the show over the two day event.

500

Applicants

2026 Awards & Honours Winners

Celebrating the artists whose works demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, and contemporary excellence.

GRAND PRIZE: “The Art Show Award”

A $10,000 cash prize plus acquisition by the show for the winner’s work.

Winner

Aiko Ren — “Celestial Pulse”

A landmark installation exploring emotional resonance through evolving chromatic waves. This work stood out for its technical precision, immersive depth, and powerful conceptual framing.

EMERGING ARTISTS PRIZE

$5,000 cash + a solo feature in next year’s online promo.

Winner

Jared Kline — “Echo Fragment”

A captivating mixed-media light sculpture that examines memory, distortion, and the fractured nature of modern identity. Selected for its strong voice and breakthrough artistic potential.

INSTALLATION INNOVATION PRIZE

$3,000 cash + a professional installation support package (technical + logistics) for the selected work.

Winner

Rhea Nakamura — “Cold Bloom”

A minimalist kinetic light structure that demonstrated exceptional innovation in spatial design, light behavior, and experiential flow. Awarded for pushing the boundaries of installation art.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD

$1,000 cash + a special exhibition badge for the visitor-voted favourite piece.

Winner

Mira Solano — “Night Geometry”

Voted by visitors as the crowd favorite, this geometric projection environment captivated audiences with its atmospheric precision and layered visual rhythm.

CURATOR'S COMMENDATION

Up to 3 commendations of $1,000 each to artists whose work demonstrates outstanding concept, execution or innovation.

Winners

Lina Perra — “Glass Static”

Tomas Vale — “Resonant Field”

Victor Hale — “Halo Memory”

Works That Shaped The Art Show 2025

A collection of pieces celebrated for their originality, storytelling, and immersive use of light.

Our Sponsors & Partners

We extend our deepest appreciation to the sponsors and partners who help make Lumen House possible each year.

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5000

Attendees

500,000

In Artwork sales





Artwork
Jeanne CotterPride of Place

90 x 60 x 0.5 cm, framed: 105 x 75 x 4 cm

Soft Pastels

Artwork
Jeanne CotterPrima Donna Pink

60 x 90 x 0.5 cm, framed: 75 x 105 x 4 cm

Soft Pastel

Artwork
Jeanne CotterBlushing Bouquet

55 x 45 x 0.5 cm, framed: 60 x 50 x 4 cm

Soft Pastel

Artwork
Jeanne CotterBlooming Ruby

40 x 40 x 0.5 cm, framed: 47 x 47 x 3 cm

Soft Pastel

Artwork
Jeanne CotterAutumn Blooms

40 x 40.5 x 0.5 cm, framed: 47 x 47 x 3 cm

Soft Pastel

Artwork
Jeanne CotterStrawberry and Mint

40 x 40 x 0.5 cm, framed: 47 x 47 x 3 cm

Soft Pastel

Artwork
Jeanne CotterSpun Sugar

40 x 40 x 0.5 cm, framed: 47 x 47 x 3 cm

Soft Pastel

Artwork
Jeanne CotterHot Flush

30 x 30 x 0.5 cm, framed: 35 x 35 x 3 cm

Soft Pastel

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