About the Art Show

The Mount Eliza Art & Design Show - celebrating local artists for almost 50 years. 

Image: exhibiting artist Manuela Ferstl with some Mount Eliza North Primary School students during one of the first Mount Eliza Art & Design Shows.
 

The first Mount Eliza Art & Design Show was in 1978, and has since become a major annual event for Mount Eliza North Primary School and the Mount Eliza and broader Mornington Peninsula community. The weekend-long event attracts thousands of art-lovers over the course of the weekend and is a major fundraiser for the school.

For one weekend in October, the school is transformed into a gallery, showcasing an exciting collection of work by well-known established artists, alongside new and emerging talent - all available to purchase.

Opening Night is the official opening of the Mount Eliza Art & Design Show, a not-to-be-missed evening of art, music, live auction of incredible items, drinks and canapés.

Through a commission charged on sales from the show, we raise funds for the school that supplement government funding, and are used towards improving the facilities and services at Mount Eliza North Primary School. Funds raised in the past have contributed to projects such as a complete renovation of the school oval, purchase of IT devices for classrooms, sporting equipment, sandpit upgrades and much more. 

We gratefully acknowledge and thank our many sponsors, suppliers and contributors. The support from local businesses reflects the strong sense of community in Mount Eliza, of which we're very proud to be part of. 

See you 24th, 25th & 26th October 2025!


Mount Eliza North Primary School
6 Moseley Drive
Mount Eliza VIC 3930
03 9787 6611


  • ABOUT THE ART COMPETITION

    • The competition is open to ALL MENPS students.
    • Miss Vuat will assist students with brainstorming ideas and artwork composition.
    • Students are to take their photo or paint their scene and frame it at home in their own time, with their own materials.
    • ONE artwork per student.
    • The maximum size for artwork (including frame) is A3.
    • All artwork will be displayed for the duration of the art show.
    • All artwork will be for sale over the weekend, with monies retained by the Art Show and going toward the school’s fundraising efforts.

  • IMPORTANT DATES

    • Please register your child’s intention to enter the competition by completing the form below.
    • Artwork must either be FRAMED or on a CANVAS and be ready to hang with WIRE/STRING on the back (not hooks).
    • Artwork must be labelled on the back with the student’s FULL NAME and GRADE.
    • Registration DUE: Fri 4th Sept
    • Ready to Hang Artwork DUE: Fri 9th Oct (End of Week 1 in Term 4)