How to Apply

Wa Ikebana Exhibition 2026

Exhibitor – How to Apply

We warmly invite you to participate in our exhibition. If you have studied ikebana for more than one year, you are welcome to apply as an exhibitor, regardless of school affiliation. Interstate and international exhibitors are also encouraged to apply.

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We recommend applying as early as possible, as applications will close once all exhibition spaces are filled.

When to Apply

1 May – 1 August 2026
• Qualified ikebana teachers (interstate & international exhibitors)

1 June – 1 August 2026
• Ikebana practitioners with more than one year of training (interstate & international exhibitors)

1 June – 1 August 2026
• Local ikebana teachers and students
(Local exhibitors based in Victoria, Australia)

Local ikebana teachers are welcome to apply together with their students. Students with limited training may be accepted provided they are supervised by their teacher. Wa was originally established to support ikebana students who have limited opportunities to exhibit their work.

Group applications
If you are applying as a group of more than 10 exhibitors, please contact us as early as possible to secure your places.

Exhibitor Fees

Please note that all exhibitor fees are non-refundable. Refer to the Exhibitor Guidelines for detailed information about exhibition spaces.

Standard space – table: $45
Standard space – floor: $45
Large space – table: $90
Large space – floor: $90

1. Review Information

Please read the Exhibitor Guidelines, About & FAQ pages carefully.

2. Consider Optional Participation

Decide whether you would like your exhibit to be considered for:

the Wa Ikebana Award Competition
Demo Presenter
Bridal Bouquet Competition

Refer to the Award and Special Events pages for details.

3. Student Applicants – Teacher Recommendation

If you are applying as a student, please include the following with your Expression of Interest (EOI).
(Qualified ikebana teachers do not need to submit this.)

Ask your teacher to provide a short recommendation via email, including their contact details. The recommendation should confirm that you have studied ikebana for more than one year (normally more than 20 sessions).

Send this together with your EOI to: wa.ikebana@gmail.com

4. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

To submit your EOI, complete the online form or email us at wa.ikebana@gmail.com . Please note that the EOI is not the application form.

Please include:

Full name
Email address
Ikebana school affiliation

5. EOI Review

Your EOI will be reviewed by our committee within 7 days. If your submission is successful and space is available, you will receive a confirmation email.

If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please contact us at wa.ikebana@gmail.com , as there may have been an issue receiving your EOI.

Please do not submit the application form until you receive this confirmation email.

6. Submit Application Form & Payment

Once approved, submit your application form by the deadline:
👉 https://forms.gle/U76C93tskreiDNNL6

The application form includes payment of the exhibitor fee.

We may publish your bio and website links on our website and Facebook page. If you prefer not to have your information published, please leave the bio and website sections blank.

7. Payment Confirmation

You will receive a confirmation email after your payment has been processed.

8. Submit Design Plan

Please submit your design plan for the Wa Ikebana Exhibition in accordance with the Exhibitor Guidelines.

9. Stay Updated

Follow Wa: Ikebana on Facebook. All important updates will be shared on our website and Facebook page.

10. Exhibition Setup

We look forward to seeing you on the exhibition setup day.

All exhibitors are expected to participate in setup, dismantling, and cleaning unless special circumstances apply. Your cooperation helps make the festival accessible and affordable, and greatly supports our friendly and dedicated volunteer team.

Thank you—we truly appreciate your support and participation.