Hornsby Art Prize

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Applications close
8 August 2024
Announced
25 October 2024
Prize money
AUD $24,000
Location
NSW, Australia
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Hornsby Art Prize

520 entries in 2022.

There are nine different entry categories: Emerging artist, Local Artist, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Digital Art (Stills) and 3D Works. The major prize of $10,000 is sponsored by Hornsby Shire Council.

The Prize is non-acquisitive. Hornsby Shire Council also offers two awards as part of the Hornsby Art Prize, designed to celebrate, encourage and support the local visual arts community; the Hornsby Shire Emerging Artist Award and the Hornsby Shire Outstanding Local Artist Award.

The Hornsby Shire Emerging Artist Award is only open to emerging artists who are resident in Hornsby Shire. An emerging artist is roughly defined as an artist who has practised as a professional artist continually for less than five years and wishes to further develop their chosen art form. Entry to the Hornsby Shire Outstanding Local Artist Award is open to all artists resident in Hornsby Shire. Artists need to nominate to be considered for these awards via the online entry form.

Prizes:

  • Hornsby Art Prize - $10,000
  • Local Artist Award - $5,000
  • Painting winner - $1,550
  • Drawing winner - $1,550
  • Printmaking - winner - $1,550
  • Digital Art - Stills winner - $1,550
  • Sculpture winner - $1,550
  • People's Choice - $250

Contact: For more information visit the website or contact the Arts/Cultural Development Officer on 02 9847 6893.

Venue: Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, 25 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby NSW 2077

Summary
Application dates
3 June 2024 - 8 August 2024
Exhibition dates
25 October 2024 - 10 November 2024
Finalists notified
25 October 2024
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
General
Location
Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby, NSW
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $24,000
Fees
There is an entry fee of $40 and a commission of 25% on sales.
Last updated
4 April 2024
Prior Winners
2024: Denise Lithgow - People's Choice
2024: Phoebe Stone - Winner ($10,000)
2023: Ryan William Daffurn - Winner ($10,000)
2022: Solomon Karmel-Shann - Winner ($10,000)