Biennial prize - 2025 entries are now open!

The Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize is an opportunity to convey the many faces of the Adelaide Park Lands and their value in our urban setting. Adelaide is the only city in the world to be surrounded by Park Lands; a design heritage that requires recognition and conservation.

Theme: Inspire – to capture the essence of one or more elements of the Adelaide Park Lands as an inspiration for the artwork; and/or to inspire viewers of the artwork.

Create an artwork that captures the beauty and essence of the Adelaide Park Lands. Let the Park Lands inspire you and share your vision with the community.

Add the wonder, beauty and necessity of green spaces in an urban setting and their constant threat from developers and Park Lands can be compellingly inspirational for artists. Add your voice through art and enter the 2025 Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize. Artists can make a difference.

The Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize is a non-acquisitive art prize open to all artists of any age, working in any media – with the aim to make a statement or capture the essence of the Park Lands in the artist’s chosen medium.

Entries Close: 31 January 2025.

Entries are at www.parklandsart.org.

2025 Art Prize Categories:
• $20.000 First Prize: An open category that welcomes all art forms, offering a grand stage for the most outstanding work.
• Multimedia: Embracing the digital age, this category includes digital art and photography, highlighting modern artistic expressions.
• Emerging Artist: Dedicated to the rising stars in the art world, offering encouragement and recognition to those on the cusp of their artistic careers.
• School Student: Divided equally between primary and secondary students, this category nurtures the budding talents of our youngest artists, fostering a love of art from an early age.
• People’s Choice: A celebration of the public’s voice, this prize is awarded to the work that captivates the hearts and imaginations of our visitors.
• First Nations Artist: Honouring the rich cultural heritage and unique perspectives of First Nations artists, this category shines a light on indigenous creativity.
• 3D: From the tactile beauty of textiles to the intricate details of jewellery, this category explores the three-dimensional aspects of art. • Artist Living with a Disability: Recognising the exceptional talent and creativity of artists living with disabilities, this category celebrates inclusivity and diversity.
• Judges’ Commendations: Acknowledging exceptional works across the submissions, these commendations highlight the excellence and diversity of entries.

The prize is an initiative of the Adelaide Park Lands Association (APA) and has financial support from the Adelaide Park Lands Authority and the City of Adelaide.

Finalists will be selected from submitted digital images and exhibited in the Adelaide Festival Centre Foyer Gallery from 28 March 2025.

Venue: Iconic Adelaide Festival Centre, King William Road, Adelaide, South Australia.

Contact: For more information email: info@parklandsart.org

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