The Jury Art Prize
Entries are now open for 2025
Elevate your art and gain significant exposure by entering Western Australia’s most innovative art award.
Open to artists at all stages of their careers – emerging, mid-career, and established – The Jury Art Prize offers unparalleled opportunities for artists across all mediums.
Each year, The Jury Art Prize attracts a diverse array of talented artists and thousands of art enthusiasts, making it a cornerstone event in the regional art calendar.
All finalists will be showcased in our prestigious exhibition, creating a vibrant space for artists to connect with viewers and collectors alike. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Submit your entry now and join us in celebrating the extraordinary artistic talent of regional Western Australia!
We look forward to seeing your work and being part of this inspiring journey. All artworks will be on display to the public in our showcase exhibition from 07/06/25 – 18/07/25.
Key Benefits For Entering
- Open to artists at all stages of their career
- Judged by a panel of industry experts
- Be seen by a world-wide audience
- Accepting all mediums
- $29,000 in prize money
- Open to all regional WA residents
- Finalists work will be exhibited at the Courthouse Gallery+Studio in Port Hedland
- People’s choice category
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Tell Me More
About The Prize
We're Not Just Another Art Award
The Jury Art Prize is Western Australia’s most innovative regional art award, dedicated to celebrating the rich and diverse artistic talent that thrives in regional WA. Nearing its sixth year, The Jury Art Prize has become a unique platform for artists to share their stories and perspectives, reaching audiences across the country and around the globe.
Our mission is to connect and engage our audience with the best of regional West Australian artworks. By offering multiple accessible options for experiencing and participating in the prize, we ensure that geography knows no bounds in fostering artistic connections. The Jury Art Prize provides artists with broad exposure, career recognition, and a valuable opportunity to engage with art enthusiasts and collectors.
The Jury Art Prize is more than just an award – it is a celebration of creativity and storytelling. We honour the diverse voices and experiences of our talented artists, igniting connections and forging a lasting legacy that transcends boundaries.
Join us in celebrating the extraordinary artistic talent of regional Western Australia and be a part of this inspiring journey.
Since 2020
Entries Accepted From All Regional WA
- Gascoyne
- Goldfields – Esperance
- Great Southern
- Kimberley
- Mid-West
- Peel
- Pilbara
- Southwest
- Wheatbelt
THE JUDGES PRIZE
$10,000 PRIZE MONEY
2025 Prize Categories
THE JURY PRIZE
$5,000 PRIZE MONEY
PATRON PRIZE
$3,000 PRIZE MONEY
KATHY DONNELLY AWARD
$3,000 PRIZE MONEY
SCULPTURE PRIZE
$3,000 PRIZE MONEY
PORTRAIT PRIZE
$3,000 PRIZE MONEY
HIGHLY COMMENDED PRIZE
$2,000 PRIZE MONEY
Important Info
About The Prize
Key Dates
Here is a list of all important dates and deadlines (all by 4PM AWST).
31/12/24 – Entries Open
04/04/25 – Entries Close
10/04/25 – Finalists Announced
11/04/25 – Information Session (Letter of Acceptance, Q&A Opportunity)
17/04/25 – Letter of Acceptance Due
09/05/25 – Artworks to be delivered to Drop Off Points (if applicable)
17/05/25 – All Artworks MUST be received by the Courthouse Gallery+Studio
07/06/25 – Exhibition Opening Event and Winner Announcements
11/07/25 – The Jury Prize Winner Announcement
18/07/25 – Exhibition Close
18/07/25 – 29/08/25 – All artwork MUST be collected from the Gallery
Drop Off Locations
Margaret River, WA 6285
Broome, WA 6725
Perth, WA 6000
Geraldton, WA 6530
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Thank you to our Sponsors
- The Junction Co.
- Courthouse Gallery+Studio
- Town of Port Hedland