28 September 2025
8 November 2025
AUD $18,000
VIC, Australia
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Call for entries: EPP 2025 Celebrating innovation in Victorian printmaking. Castlemaine Art Museum is pleased to announce the fourth Experimental Print Prize (EPP). Established in 2019, the biennial prize is open to artists residing in Victoria. Initiated and funded originally by Michael Rigg, the prize now evolves to a platform supported by many.
Through their generous support, three prizes are offered: $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000 for an emerging artist. This iteration of the prize and future iterations will now be acquisitive, cementing the importance of this opportunity for printmakers and CAM’s commitment to showcase the medium. There is a strong tradition of printmaking in Victoria and the EPP seeks to foster new directions in the field, through both the exhibition of shortlisted artists and awarding of prizes. Unique amongst printmaking prizes, EPP recognises that experimentation and risk are essential to art. Entries are invited from artists using innovative approaches to traditional printmaking processes such as intaglio, relief, planographic, digital processes and photography (if included within the printmaking process).
Experimentation may include challenging and redefining concepts of printmaking; crossing traditional boundaries between media; pushing the limits of medium and process; engaging with new tools, techniques, and materials; artists’ books and three-dimensional work will be accepted. Established through to early career artists are encouraged to apply. How to apply: Read the conditions of entry and ensure all eligibility requirements are met Complete the entry form Upload a high-quality digital image 2MB max Submit payment of AUD $40.00 (incl. GST) (one entry per person) Once processed, acknowledgement of entry and receipt of payment will be emailed to entrants.
IMPORTANT DATES Entries Open: 1 July 2025 Entries Close: 28 September 2025 Selected Finalists Notified: Early October Finalists to Deliver Work to Castlemaine Art Museum: From 20 - 25 October Exhibition Dates: 8 November 2025– 1 March 2026 Official Opening and Announcement of Prizes: 8 November 2025 Announcement of People’s Choice: 1 March 2026 Collection of Works: 5 - 8 March 2026
Contact: For more information email info@castlemaineartmuseum.org.au
Venue: Castlemaine Art Museum, 14 Lyttleton Street Castlemaine, Vic 3450 Australia.
Summary
1 July 2025 - 28 September 2025
8 November 2025 - 1 March 2026
18 October 2025
Regional or State Entries
Biennial - Odd Years
Melissa Scott, Co- Director of Artpuff Gallery and Andrew Stephens, Editor of Imprint Magazine.
Prints
Castlemaine Art Museum, Castlemaine, Victoria.
VIC
Australia
AUD $18,000
Entry fee $40
2 July 2025
2023: Margaret Manchee - Winner ($10,000)
2021: Bridget Hillebrand - Winner ($10,000)
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