SECTION 1: Easel Works

Oil, acrylic, mixed media, collage or other medium on a non paper based support e.g. canvas or board to be displayed on an easel or wall, framed and ready to hang.  

2D fibre works will be accepted into this section.

First Prize $2,000

Second Prize $1,000

Highly Commended $500

SECTION 2: Works on Paper

Watercolour, pastel, drawing or any medium on a paper based support, framed and ready to hang. 

Digital Drawings printed on paper will be accepted in this section

First Prize $2,000

Second Prize $1,000

Highly Commended $500

SECTION 3: Photography and Video

Digital and film-based photography, Video and Video Animation - maximum video length 3 minutes

First Prize $1,000

Second Prize $500

SECTION 4: 3D Work  

Sculpture, ceramics, assemblage – any medium or technique

3D fibre work and textiles will be accepted into this section

First Prize $2,000

Second Prize $500

$1,000

The emerging artist award will be given to an work in any section by an artist who is under 26 as at 31st December 2026

Note: All artists, regardless of age are eligible for all of the above prizes