Call For Artists – Tom Roberts Tribute

The Corowa Art Space is thrilled to announce a major upcoming community exhibition, Tom Roberts: A Community Tribute to the Legacy of an Australian Master, and they are issuing an open call to artists to contribute work.

Set to run from 5 March to 18 April 2026, this exhibition will be a celebration and exploration of the life, artistic influence, national visual iconography and masterful techniques of one of Australia’s most revered artists, Tom Roberts (1856–1931). It will be told through the lens of contemporary artists, who, in upholding Roberts’ own profound respect for the artists who came before him, now take up the charge to celebrate his memory and continuing influence.

The timing is highly significant, coinciding with the 170th anniversary of Roberts’ birthday and drawing attention to his well-known historical links to our region—Corowa, the birthplace of Federation.

They invite artists to submit works that respond to Roberts’ enduring legacy, accepting both works that have been previously created but are highly relevant to his themes, subject matter, or techniques i.e. en plein air, or new pieces created for this exhibition that reinterpret or draw direct inspiration from his life and influence. They are open to submissions across all artistic mediums.

Artists both established and emerging, can express their interest by emailing camille.whitehead@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au or by calling (02) 6033 8936. They look forward to creating a truly memorable community tribute to an Australian master.

“All Australian paintings are in some way a homage to Tom Roberts.” – Arthur Boyd