Derinya Art + Craft Exhibition

19/07/2026

✨ There’s still time to explore our beautiful 2026 Derinya Art + Craft Exhibition!

If you haven’t made it yet, come and wander through an incredible collection of art, craft and jewellery from talented local and Australian makers. Grab a coffee from Commonfolk, enjoy a bite to eat, and soak up the atmosphere before we close.

🕓 We’re open until 4pm today-we’d love to see you!

18/07/2026

✨ Final Day of DACE 2026! ✨

Today’s your last chance to experience this year’s Derinya Art + Craft Exhibition! 🎨💛

☕ Grab a delicious coffee from Commonfolk, enjoy breakfast or lunch from the café, and spend the day browsing incredible local art, craft and jewellery.

🎨 DACE Little Studio is open all 10-3 with creative kids’ activities, including our community gum leaf artwork.

📚 Author & Artist Talk
Join local author Fiona Basile from 2:30–3:00pm in the exhibition, near her book display, as she shares the stories behind The Next Wave. Fiona’s books will also be available to purchase.

🕙 Open 10am–4pm
🎟️ Entry just $5 (Under 16s free)

Don’t miss your final opportunity to visit DACE 2026. We can’t wait to welcome you for one last day! 💜

18/07/2026

🎨 DACE Little Studio is open and ready to explore! 🌿✨

Follow the signs and discover a space filled with fun, hands-on activities for kids. From creating their own gum leaf for our community artwork to plenty of creative making, there’s something for every little artist.

No bookings needed—just come along and join in while you enjoy everything DACE has to offer!

17/07/2026

🎉 DACE weekend is finally here! 🎨✨

Our doors open at 10am and we can’t wait to welcome you!

☕ Hot coffee from Commonfolk
🎨 Kids’ activities in DACE Little Studio
🧚 Faery Emma from 11.30am
🍴 A delicious café serving food all day (check our Stories for today’s menu)
🖼️ Hundreds of incredible art, craft and jewellery pieces to explore

Entry is just $5 (children under 16 are free).

The sun is shining, it’s a beautiful day to get out and support local artists and makers. Come along, spend a few hours with us, and enjoy everything DACE has to offer.

📍 Open today 10am–4pm

We can’t wait to see you! 💛

17/07/2026

✨ Some more sneak peeks of our amazing exhibition, captured so beautifully by Kristen England/ Melbourne Photographer 📸

We’re now just a few hours away from our DACE Gala Night! 🥂

Tickets are still available via the link in our bio or at the door.

We can’t wait to welcome you and share the 2026 Derinya Art + Craft Exhibition with you. See you soon! 🎨✨

17/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 DACE Award Winners! 🏆

We’re so proud to celebrate the incredible creativity, skill, and passion of this year’s exhibitors.

A huge thank you to our 2026 judges, Milla Dakovic (Art) and Vanessa Johnson (Craft & Jewellery), and to our generous award sponsors Coastal Agents KAREN DENNIS | LICENSED ESTATE AGENT and Commonfolk Coffee for their ongoing support.

🏆 2026 Art Awards
Judged by Milla Dakovic from Frankston Arts Centre.

2️⃣ Best in Show (including Sculpture)
Still Life With Apples — Glenn Hoyle

3️⃣ Best Modern
The Spirit of Frankston 12/50 — Billy Nye

4️⃣ Best Traditional
Tidal Surge — Craig Davy

5️⃣ Best Mixed/Other
I Love — Jacqueline La Brooy Karney

6️⃣ Highly Commended
Lucandendra With Mars Black — Sophie Perez

🏆 2026 Craft, Jewellery & Special Awards

Craft & Jewellery judged by Vanessa Johnson from Untold Events Co.
Award of Excellence awards proudly sponsored by Coastal Agents.
Small Works Award proudly sponsored by Commonfolk Coffee Company.

7️⃣ Best Jewellery
by miller

8️⃣ Best Craft
Patty Flynn Soapmaker

9️⃣ Highly Commended in Craft
Little Lolly Makes

🔟 Award of Excellence in Art
Brumby / Whispers Through the Mane — Greg Fernandes

1️⃣1️⃣ Award of Excellence in Jewellery
JA Designs

1️⃣2️⃣ Award of Excellence in Craft
Raku Platter – Emu Feather with Sugar — Robyn Saunders Ceramics

1️⃣3️⃣ Small Works Award
Peekaboo — Matthew Petrucci

Congratulations to all of our 2026 award winners, and thank you to every artist, maker and jeweller who exhibited at DACE this year. Your creativity and support are what make our exhibition so special. ✨

17/07/2026

16/07/2026

✨ Meet Pru, one of our new DACE Chairs for 2026.

As we kick off DACE weekend, it feels like the perfect time to recognise the people who make it all possible.

DACE is 100% volunteer run, and Pru is just one of the many incredible volunteers who generously give their time to bring this event to life for our school and local community.

To Pru, and to every volunteer helping throughout the weekend, thank you. Your time, energy and dedication are what make DACE such a special community event. We couldn’t do it without you 💜