5X7 Art Prize

02/05/2026

Now that 5X7 2026 is all wrapped up, we’d like to warmly thank each and every artist for submitting their amazing works of art and all who volunteered, visited and embraced this exhibition. Here’s some images of the amazing works on display this year under the theme of Nostalgia!

29/04/2026

27/04/2026

Prize winning entries of 5X7 Art Prize 2026!

27/04/2026

The 5X7 Art Prize 2026 is into its final week, closing Thursday 30th April at 4:30pm.
The calibre of talent packed into the 5” x 7” format is, as we’ve come to expect, astonishing!
Here are the prize winning entries for this year - congratulations to the winners, and also everyone who entered!

27/04/2026

The gallery is closed today (Monday) but will be open on Tuesday - 5X7 2026 closes on Thursday 30/4 at 4:30pm!

Get down to Louis Joel Arts & Community to see Hobsons Bay Arts Society Inc.’s 5 x 7 Art Prize which is on until 30 April 2026!

Hobsons Bay Arts Society’s annual community art event, the 5X7 Art Prize, comprising artworks in a 5” x 7” format created by creatives from Melbourne’s Western Region, and a School Section featuring artworks by young artists from 10 schools in Hobsons Bay. In its 12th year, the theme this year is “Nostalgia” and there are so many incredible artworks to see. We love the work that HBAS does at Woods Street and love the work of our sister gallery Louis Joel!

📅 Until 30 April
📍 5 Sargood Street, Altona

Photo credit: Kathryn Coller & Kirsten Craggs

13/04/2026

Many excited young artists and proud parents and educators enjoyed the 5X7 Art Prize School Section celebration on the weekend! Congrats to all the schools who took part and a special hoorah to the winning entries, judged by HBAS tutor Gaye Pereira-Jackson and LJAC team member Hannah Cheevers. Huge thanks to Atelier Art Supplies for sponsoring this section of 5X7 - absolute legends!! 🙌

10/04/2026