Hornsby Art Prize
The Hornsby Art Prize is organised and sponsored by Hornsby Shire Council and delivered in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society. This year, the art prize has an overall prize pool value of $23,000, with the major prize $10,000. Categories include Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Digital Art Stills and Sculpture. The non-acquisitive prize celebrates Australian Contemporary Art and is open to all Australian residents aged 18 years and over. It also celebrates Hornsby Shire residents with the Hornsby Shire Local Artist Award with a prize of $5,000. The Hornsby Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition will be held at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby, 25 October - 10 November 2024, Tuesday – Sunday, 10am-4pm. Free entry.
| Hornsby Art Prize | Key dates |
|---|---|
| Call for entries open | 3 June 2024 |
| Entries close | 8 August 2024 |
| Award ceremony | 25 October 2024 |
| Exhibition | 25 October – 10 November 2024 |
| Prize | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hornsby Art Prize Winner | $10,000 |
| Hornsby Shire Local Artist Award | $5,000 |
| Painting Award | $1,500 |
| Sculpture Award | $1,500 |
| Printmaking Award | $1,500 |
| Digital Art Stills & Photography Award | $1,500 |
| Drawing Award | $1,500 |
| People's Choice Award | $500 |
Required for your online entry:
- A digital image of your artwork
- An artist statement – maximum 150 words
- Entry fee: $40 per entry
- Limit two (2) entries per person
Please note that there are size and weight limits for artworks.
Weight limit: 15kg
Size limit: The maximum size for 2D artworks is limited to 120cm in any one direction (painting, drawing, printmaking, and digital art stills). The maximum size of 3D artworks is limited to 85cm in any one direction (sculpture).
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