Taste is an annual art exhibition hosted by EV Church that celebrates the creativity within our church community. All are welcome to experience a curated collection of artworks across a diverse range of mediums. It is a space to gather, reflect, and engage with art — sparking meaningful conversations and praising God for the gift of creativity. It is a chance to grow in our understanding of His design for artistic expression, while creating a welcoming space for both our church and the wider community to connect through art.
Our opening night is a vibrant and welcoming evening, featuring live music, artisan market stalls, and a variety of delicious food available for purchase – creating a space for connection, conversation, and celebration.
21-23 September 2026
Art Exhibition Times
Opening Night: Monday 21st September
– Time: 5:30pm Markets & Gallery Open | 6:00pm Official Opening
Exhibition open: Tuesday 22- Wednesday 23
– Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
What to Expect at Taste
- Inspiring pieces of work in a variety of art forms
- Market stalls with bespoke items for purchase
- Yummy food & hot drinks to buy.
- A warm vibe
- Live music
- A short formal opening speach and artist interview
- Plenty of time to roam the art collection in the exhibition
THEME: Embrace
Clasp, hold, adopt, welcome.
Physical expression of closeness, comfort, love, and warmth.
Welcoming change, and challenges,
and the icy winter ocean when one dives in.
The star-clotted sky, or the spring air in a field of wildflowers.
The first hug from a loved one, or the last.
The embracing of one’s identity in Christ.
Transformed, united, belonging,
God has made us creative so that we might enjoy Him and glorify Him through what we make. TASTE began as a space for our EV Church family to come together, engage with art, spark meaningful conversations, and praise God through creativity. It is a chance for us to grow in our understanding of His design for artistic expression while creating a welcoming space for our wider community to connect through art.
Get Involved at Taste
There are three ways to be involved in Taste:
- Complete the form below to let us know you’re interested in submitting art or holding a stall.
- Artwork can include metal sculptures, photos, videos, paintings, poetry, wood, textiles, and more.
- Further info on Submissions from Adults and Mini Tasters (10-15Yrs) and Stallholders to be emailed shortly and will be due by 23 August.
- Artworks are to include a small blurb on why/how your artwork relates to the theme EMBRACE.
Exhibition Submissions
If you are submitting more than one artwork, please complete a separate form above for each piece.
The Taste Exhibition is a curated display of artworks across a wide range of creative mediums, designed to engage our church and wider community, spark meaningful conversations, and reflect faith through creativity.
Key Dates:
- Submission deadline: Sunday 23rd August
- Artwork Drop-off days: Sunday 13th or 20th September (post 8:30am & 10:30am services)
- Exhibition display: 21–23 September
- Pack down/Art work collection: Wednesday 23rd September, 6:00–7:00pm
Display Information:
All artworks will remain on display in The Foyer at Church, until 23 September, allowing the community to continue engaging with the exhibition after Opening Night.
Exhibition Submission Requirements:
All the following information will be required for your submission:
- A Photograph of each artwork
- Title
- Medium (materials used)
- Size
- Blurb linking your work to the theme (max 150 words)
We are looking for: creative and original work, a strong connection between concept and execution, a high standard of aesthetic and quality, and work that reflects the creative practice of our church community.
Please note:
- All 2D works must be framed
- Textiles must include a suitable hanging solution (e.g. hanger, mannequin, etc.)
- We can provide podiums for items upon request
Mini Tasters (Ages 10–15)
We warmly invite young artists aged 10–15 to submit work to our Mini Tasters showcase. Artists aged 16 and above are encouraged to submit to the main exhibition.
Artwork Specifications
- Artwork must be A4 size (297mm × 210mm)
- Mediums may include painting, drawing, photography, poetry, or storytelling.
Submission Requirements
- Short blurb (max 150 words) explaining connection to theme
- Photograph of the artwork
- Title
- Medium
MARKET STALLS
Taste Markets showcase handmade, hand-cultivated products and independent designs available for sale during the event.
Market Details
The Markets will open at 5:30pm, alongside live music and food, and will run until 9:00pm, or until the atmosphere naturally winds down. Stallholders are expected to remain open until 9:00pm unless otherwise advised by the Taste team.
Criteria for Stallholders
- Creative and original work
- Handmade or hand-cultivated products / independent designs
- Strong aesthetic and quality appropriate for a market setting
- Considered and commercially viable pricing
- Must be part of the EV Church community
- Must also contribute an artwork to the exhibition (please contact us if you require an exception)
Stallholder Responsibilities
While we will have security assisting with general oversight, each stallholder is ultimately responsible for their own stall, stock, and belongings throughout the event.
At the end of the night, stallholders are responsible for packing down all personal items and clearing their allocated space. (The Taste team will handle tables and infrastructure.)
Contact Us
General Enquiries Questions:
Please email [email protected]
Location
Address: 331 Terrigal Drive, Erina 225