Dark Arts 2026

-Halloween Show

Darkness is not merely the absence of light—it is a mood, a presence, a state of being. It is the flicker of candlelight in an abandoned corridor, the chill of something unseen brushing past. It is the subconscious stirred by images of the grotesque, the uncanny, and the macabre. These are the visuals that confront our deepest fears, awaken our repressed desires, and explore the twisted beauty of the unknown.

The Dark Arts are ancient, elusive, and powerful—mysterious practices that blur the line between creation and destruction, illusion and truth. From whispered incantations to shadowy rituals, they draw upon hidden energies to conjure light from the void or unleash the darkness within. They hold the power to enchant, to reveal forgotten truths, or to summon the terrors we bury deep within our psyche.

Dark Arts invites you into this realm of mystery and menace—an exhibition where artists conjure nightmares, channel spirits, and explore the shadow side of the human experience.

Calling all artists!

Key Dates and Details

Dark Arts is a 2 week show at FPG Smith, lvl 2, 125 Smith St, Fitzroy

Entries Close: Sunday 25th October 2026, at midnight (11:59 PM).

Artwork Drop-off: Sunday 25th and Monday 26th October, 2026, between 11 AM and 5 PM.

Opening Celebration: Friday 30th October from 6-9 PM.

Exhibition run: Friday 30th to Sunday 8th November, 2026

Art Pickup: Sunday 8th and Monday 9th November 2026

Entry Fee: $20 per artwork or 3 for $50

Maximum Entries: 10 per person

Max size: 100 by 100 cm.