Front Cover Art Commission
Each year, Feast Festival invites a queer artist to create the artwork that becomes the visual identity of our festival.
Featured across our printed program, posters, digital campaigns, social media, and festival branding, the Front Cover Commission is an opportunity to create a work that captures the spirit of Feast and reaches audiences across South Australia and beyond.
For 2026, we’re looking for artwork inspired by this year’s theme:
JOY
Key Dates
Applications open: Monday 1st of June 2026
Applications close: Tuesday 30th of June 2026 11:59PM AEST
Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions here
About the Theme
Joy is… an act of rebellion
In a world that often asks queer people to shrink, justify themselves, or survive quietly, choosing joy is powerful. This year, Feast Festival is celebrating joy as something deeply meaningful, a form of resistance, self-expression, connection, and care. We invite artists to respond to the theme in their own unique way. Your interpretation of joy might be loud or quiet, tender or playful, political and powerful – or all of these things at once.
We’re looking for artwork that feels authentic, emotionally resonant, and reflective of the diverse experiences of LGBTQIASB+ communities.
Why Participate
Not only will your art be front and centre on our program, which is distributed statewide, you will also:
• Receive a $1,000 artist fee to bring your vision to life!
• Have your work officially unveiled at our Program Launch
• Access a free festival registration to present your own event or exhibition as part of Feast Festival
• Including a dedicated 1/2 page for your event or exhibition in our program
• See your artwork celebrated across Feast Festival’s socials, print materials, and promotional campaigns
• Your art will become the face of Feast 2026!
