About photographs and videos
Can I submit more than three photographs?
No. You will only be allowed to submit three photographs in total. See our Photography Tips for further clarification.
Do I need to submit a 15 second video?
Only if your work is 3D, sculptural or if you feel photographs cannot show the detail and complexity of a multi -part work, The video must be added as a Vimeo or YouTube link.
Do photographs and videos need to be professional?
No. You can use your phone. Refer to our Photography Tips for guidelines about photographing and videoing your artwork.
About the artwork
Do I need to describe how the work is intended to be displayed?
Yes, if applicable, please include instructions for display. If the work is to be hung on a wall or suspended, does it already have fixings to enable this? Does your work involve any moving parts, electronics such as lights or audio recordings or any other technology or mechanical components? If so, please provide details.
Do I need to describe the fixing methods used to join the elements of the artwork?
Yes. If multiple methods have been used, please specify what methods where. e.g. screws, nails, wood glue, super glue.
Do I need to frame the artwork for the online submission?
No. If the artwork is selected, AGWA may advise you of any framing requirements.
Do I need to list all materials used to construct the artwork?
Yes, please list all materials used to construct your artwork. e.g. wood, steel, synthetic polymer paint, plastic, paper.
How many works can I submit?
Schools can submit up to five works. Only GATE schools are permitted to submit up to seven works.
How should I describe the measurements for 3D works or works with multiple parts?
Please provide measurements of the overall size of your work when installed. If your work involves multiple parts, please provide measurements for each part, e.g. two parts: 50 x 50 cm (each). If your work involves a video or audio component, please include the duration of the work in minutes and seconds, e.g. Duration 2 minutes 30 seconds. Please provide an approximate weight of your work.
What could make my work ineligible for selection?
Artwork must be stable and well-constructed for display.
Artwork must not contain organic material such as soil, flowers, fruit, food stuffs, leaf matter, or any other substance that might attract pests.
Each artwork submitted is the student’s own, is original and not copied or derived from unacknowledged sources.
About the online entry form
I made a mistake on my entry form. What should I do?
On the ‘My Artworks’ page there is a list of your submissions. Each of them has a link to edit.
I’ve filled in the form and clicked submit but I’m not sure if it worked. What should I do?
You should receive an automatic email notification. If you don’t receive one, email [email protected]
When do online entries close?
23 October 2025
About the selection process
How and when will I know if any works have been selected?
Teachers will be notified via email in the week beginning Monday 17 November 2025 only if the work has been selected for in person eligibility assessment at the Gallery.
Finalists and teachers will be notified via email in the week beginning Monday 01 December 2025 if the work has met the Eligibility Standards and has been selected for the exhibition.
Will I be notified if our works have not been selected?
No. Only works that have been selected will receive an email notification.
If our works are not selected, will I receive any feedback?
No. Due to the high volume of submissions, AGWA will not be able to provide feedback.
General Questions
Who can enter The West Australian Pulse 2026?
Artworks made in 2025 as part of the requirements for Visual Arts ATAR or Visual Arts General courses only.
How many works can I submit?
Schools can submit up to five works. Only GATE schools are permitted to submit up to seven works.
What could make my work ineligible for selection?
Artwork must be stable and well-constructed for display.
Artwork must not contain organic material such as soil, flowers, fruit, food stuffs, leaf matter, or any other substance that might attract pests.
Each artwork submitted is the student’s own, is original and not copied or derived from unacknowledged sources.
When do online entries close?
23 October 2025
Questions about delivery of artwork
If my work is selected, can I send a courier to deliver the work to the Gallery?
No. Only regional schools will be permitted to send a courier. Schools are responsible for setting the work up at AGWA for judges to view.
If my work is selected, when does it need to be delivered to the Gallery?
The artwork will need to be delivered on 24 or 25 November 2025.