DCA Art Exhibition 2026
Celebrate creativity, identity and belonging with artworks by deaf and hard of hearing children and young people from across Australia.
About the Art Exhibition
Deaf Children Australia’s annual Art Exhibition showcases artworks created by deaf and hard of hearing children and young people as part of our 2026 Art Competition.
This year’s theme, We belong, invited young artists to explore what belonging means to them and express their ideas through their chosen artform.
The exhibition brings these artworks together in DCA’s historic Bluestone Building in Melbourne. Visitors are invited to experience the creativity, stories and perspectives of young artists from across Australia.
Key Dates and Details
Public Exhibition:
Sat 3rd of October 2026. 10am- 4pm
Sat 10th of October. 10am-4pm
Sat 17th of October. 10am-4pm
Sat 24th of October. 10am-4pm
Public visitors can attend the exhibition on selected Saturdays in October. Tickets are $5 per person and bookings are required.
School Group Exhibition:
5th October to 9th October 2026. 9am-3pm.
12th October to 16th October 2026. 9am-3pm.
19th October to 23rd October 2026. 9am-3pm.
26th October to 30th October 2026. 9am-3pm.
Schools and early learning centers are welcome to book a group visit during the weekday exhibition period. Bookings are essential.
A school group visit can support classroom learning across art, Auslan, inclusion, identity, community and social awareness.
Add a Bluestone Tour
School groups and individuals can add an optional Bluestone History Tour to their exhibition visit. Prices are on application.
This guided tour offers a simple way to learn more about DCA’s historic Bluestone Building and its connection to Deaf education in Victoria.
Past Art Exhibition Catalogues
Explore the creativity and stories from previous years:
Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to all the young artists, families, educators, judges, and community members who made the 2025 Art Exhibition such a memorable event.
