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DCA Art Exhibition 2026

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Celebrate creativity, identity and belonging with artworks by deaf and hard of hearing children and young people from across Australia.

About the Exhibition

"We Belong"

Deaf Children Australia's annual Art Exhibition showcases artworks created 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

Saturdays: 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th of October 2026, 10am–4pm. Public visitors can attend the exhibition on selected Saturdays in October. Tickets are $5 per person and bookings are required.

Book for Public Entry

School Group Exhibition

Weekdays: 5th–9th, 12th–16th, 19th–23rd & 26th–30th October 2026, 9am–3pm. Schools and early learning centres are welcome to book a group visit during the weekday exhibition period, supporting classroom learning across art, Auslan, inclusion, identity, community and social awareness. Bookings are essential.

Book for School Groups
2026 Artworks

View the 'We Belong' Artwork Gallery

Browse all 89 artworks from this year's Art Exhibition online.

View 2026 Artworks
Meet the Judges
Hayley Edgar

Hayley Edgar

A Deaf and Autistic photographer, creative and actor exploring identity, self-expression and the experiences of Deaf and disabled people. Hayley won the 18-23 category in DCA's 2025 Art Competition.

Jorlene Lim

Jorlene Lim

A Naarm-based graphic designer, illustrator and performer whose creative practice spans visual art, design and performance, bringing together creativity, communication and storytelling.

Olivia Beasley

Olivia Beasley

A proud Deaf multidisciplinary artist, Auslan consultant, actor and content creator. Olivia received the Victorian Government's Emerging Leader Award in 2020 and was named Deaf Youth Australian of the Year in 2019.

2025 Exhibition

'I Can': Photos from the Gallery

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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.

Learn More About the Bluestone Tours
Past Art Exhibition Catalogues

Explore the Creativity and Stories from Previous Years

2025 Catalogue 2024 Catalogue 2023 Catalogue 2022 Catalogue
Thank You

A Keepsake, Thanks to dmemories4u

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.

Each year, the creativity of our Art Competition entrants is transformed into something extra special, thanks to Dianne from dmemories4u, who generously creates personalised jigsaw puzzles featuring the artwork submitted by our artists, a unique keepsake celebrating their creativity and achievement.

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