10 Great Theme Ideas for Your Next Group Art Exhibition

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1. Tiny art




Tiny art is small work in two or three dimensions measuring no larger than 20cm by 20cms. One benefit of a theme like this is that many entries can be displayed within the studio space. It also challenges artists to focus their ideas by narrowing down the size and scope of the work.

2. Local inspiration



An exhibition inspired by a location, town, city or place. This theme brings out diverse artistic interpretations of a local space and is broad enough to produce a wide range of works.

Invite along local community members as part of a judging or evaluation panel, include them in an opening event to enhance the feeling of the local theme.


3. Inspired by great artists




Pick a famous artist as an inspiration—for example, Van Gogh, Degas, Rembrandt, Pollock, or Picasso—and encourage artists to create a work which displays a figurative, literal or thematic inspiration of that particular artist’s work on their own.

4. Famous landmarks




Choose a famous international landmark or building for inspiration. Try the Guggenheim Museum, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Eiffel Tower, or the Empire State Building as a starting point for artists to create an architectural impression of their own making,

You could also bring this theme back to a local level by focusing on a local landmark, historical event or building.

5. National identity




This theme incorporates artwork (in any medium) that is inspired by your country. National colours, icons and flag could be used as inspiration. Cultural identification could also be an excellent starting point.

6. Self-portraiture



This theme is able to be widely interpreted. Do not expect to simply receive artworks which are literal interpretations—self-portraiture is an excellent way to get artists to think about any kind of object or subject matter that expresses their own identity.

7. Interactive art



This is ideal for sculpture artists, but will work with two dimensional mediums too.

Get your participants to consider how the audience can interact with their work. Moving parts, wheels, tactile layers, film or live photography and installations are all fair game. Include instructions that artists should make the works touchable and interactive-friendly.

8. 3D art



This one’s mostly for the sculpture artists, but doesn’t have to rule out painters and other visual artists.

9. Unique medium



Choose a unique medium for artists to work with (newspaper, plastic,  metal, etc.) Everyone will use the medium differently incorporating it into their own style and you will receive a wide range of works which really showcase local creativity.

10. Things that move and live



Beyond traditional 2D or 3D art, think about building a theme around moving images, performance art, live demonstrations and interactive sculptures. Creativity abounds when you push outside-the-box thinking.

As always, be sure to advertise your exhibit well. Target local schools, art students, community groups, amateur organisations, evening art classes and any other group within the wider community.

Good luck planning and promoting your exhibition!

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