The Jury Art Prize
WA's Most Innovative Art Award

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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.

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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

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Entries Accepted From All Regional WA

THE JUDGES PRIZE

$10,000 PRIZE MONEY

The Judge's Prize is awarded to the most outstanding artwork by a contemporary artist living in regional WA. This prize acknowledges the artists exceptional work and is endorsed by arts industry professionals.

2025 Prize Categories

THE JURY PRIZE

$5,000 PRIZE MONEY

The Jury Prize is the people's choice award and will be awarded to the artwork that receives the most votes through the online voting platform on The Junction Co.’s website.

PATRON PRIZE

$5,000 PRIZE MONEY

The Patron Award will be awarded to a Hedland resident and will provide a fund of $3000 to support the ongoing development of the winner’s art practice. This prize fund is sponsored by The Town of Port Hedland.

KATHY DONNELLEY AWARD

$5,000 PRIZE MONEY

The Kathy Donnelley Award is an encouragement award for an emerging WA regional artist. This award pays homage to the late Kathy Donnelley, one of the founding members of the original Courthouse Gallery and Hedland Art Award.

SCULPTURE PRIZE

$5,000 PRIZE MONEY

The Sculpture Prize recognizes excellence in three-dimensional art forms. Open to artists living in regional WA, this award encourages artists to explore form, material, and space.

PORTRAIT PRIZE

$5,000 PRIZE MONEY

The Portrait Prize is awarded to the best portrait work by a regional WA artist. This award encourages artists to delve into the complexities of capturing the essence, likeness, and personality of their subject through innovative techniques.

HIGHLY COMMENDED PRIZE

$5,000 PRIZE MONEY

The Highly Commended Prize is awarded to a regional WA artist whose work, while not a category winner, demonstrates significant artistic merit. This award acknowledges the artist’s creativity, skill, and contribution to the exhibition.

Important Info
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Key Dates

Here is a list of all important dates and deadlines (all by 4PM AWST).

31/12/24 – Entries Open

27/02/25 – Zoom Info Session #1

20/03/25 – Zoom Info Session #2

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

ARTS MARGARATE RIVER
Nala Bardip Mia – Margaret River HEART
47 Wallcliffe Road
Margaret River WA 6285
(08) 9782 5291
Drop Off: Tues 6/05 – Thurs 8/05 between 10am- 4pm
Pick Up: Tues 13/05 before 3pm (Pack and Send)

GOOLARRI MEDIA ENTERPRISE
3 Blackman Street
Broome, WA 6725
(08) 9194 9999
Drop Off: Tues 6/05 – Wed 7/05 between 10am- 2pm
Pick Up: Thur 12/05 before 3pm (TNT)

ART ON THE MOVE
18 Sussex Street
Perth, WA 6051
Drop Off: Mon 5/05 – Thurs 8/05 between 10am- 2pm
Pick Up: Tues 12/05 before 2pm (Pack and Send)

GERALDTON REGIONAL ART GALLERY
24 Chapman Road
Geraldton, WA 6530
(08) 9956 6750
Drop Off: Mon 5/05 – Thurs 8/05 between 10am- 2pm
Pick Up: Mon 12/05 before 2pm (Pack and Send / TNT)

Drop Off Locations

Talk to the Team

In Person: 16 Edgar Street, Port Hedland

Phone: 08 9141 0041

Email: thejuryprize@thejunctionco.com.au

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