Fisher's Ghost Art Award

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Applications close
27 July 2026
Announced
30 October 2026
Prize money
AUD $72,000
Location
NSW, Australia
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Fisher's Ghost Art Award

The Fisher’s Ghost Art Award coincides with Campbelltown’s annual Festival of Fisher’s Ghost. Held over 10 days, the Festival dates back to 1956 and celebrates Australia’s most famous ghost – Frederick Fisher.

The Fisher’s Ghost Art Award is an annual art award and exhibition inviting artists to submit works in a variety of artistic categories and mediums. Now in its 63rd year, there is over $60,000 in prize money to be won across the categories. In 2025, the celebrated Open Award, which is acquisitive to the Campbelltown City Council Art Collection, is valued at $50,000.

In the past it has been awarded to some of Australia’s most respected Contemporary artists including Elisabeth Cummings, Khaled Sabsabi, Justene Williams, David Bromley, Marion Borgelt, Raquel Ormella and Philip Wolfhagen.

Prizes:

Main Prize: $50,000

There is over $20,000 in prize money to be won across multiple categories.

Contact: for more details e: artaward@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au

Venue:  Campbelltown Arts Centre, Sydney, NSW.

Summary
Application dates
1 June 2026 - 27 July 2026
Exhibition dates
26 September 2026 - 4 December 2026
Finalists notified
17 August 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
General
Location
Campbelltown Arts Centre, Sydney, NSW.
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $72,000
Fees
All categories are $25 per work, except the primary and secondary students, which are $5 per work . There is a 30% commission on sales.
Last updated
13 July 2026
Prior Winners
2025: Nicole Barakat - Winner
2022: Michael Cook - Winner ($60,00)
2022: Sam Doctor - Contemporary section winner ($3,000)
2016: Darren Sylvester - Winner ($30,000)