Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize

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Applications close
3 December 2023
Announced
5 April 2024
Prize money
AUD $50,000
Location
SA, Australia
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Artists of any age, nationality and experience who create art relating to the natural world can enter the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize. The subject for the prize is 'natural science'. 

The prize was established in 2003 and is named after the first curator of the South Australian Museum, Frederick Waterhouse. Any form of visual fine art that relates to the natural world is eligible for the Waterhouse Prize, with the exception of photography.


Prizes

  • First prize (acquisitive) receives $30,000
  • Emerging Artist Prize - $10,000
  • Scientists’ Award prize of $5,000
  • the People's Choice prize is $5,000

Venue: South Australian Museum, Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 5000.

Contact: the Exhibition Manager by phone on 08 8207 7421 or email WaterhouseArtPrize@samuseum.sa.gov.au

Summary
Application dates
1 September 2023 - 3 December 2023
Exhibition dates
5 April 2024 - 10 June 2024
Finalists notified
5 April 2024
Eligibility
National and International Entries Allowed
Prize frequency
Biennial - Odd Years
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
General
Location
South Australian Museum, Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5000
SA
Australia
Prizes
AUD $50,000
Fees
$44 for each entry in the Open and $30 in the Emerging Artists' Prize. There is a 40% commission on sales.
Last updated
15 January 2024
Prior Winners
2022: Deb McKay - Emerging Artist Prize ($10,000)
2022: Guy Keulemans - Joint winner ($30,000)
2022: Kyoko Hashimoto - Joint winner ($30,000)
2018: Erica Seccombe - Winner ($30,000)
2018: Hayley Lander - Emerging Artists winner ($10,000)
2016: Julie de Ville - Winner ($30,000)