Hornsby Art Prize 2025
Call for entries open 2 June
Established in 2009, the Hornsby Art Prize is organised and sponsored by Hornsby Shire Council and delivered in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society. The non-acquisitive prize celebrates Australian Contemporary Art and is open to all Australian residents aged 18 years and over. Categories include Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography and Sculpture.
This year’s judges are Tim Braham, Director, Gosford Regional Gallery, and artist Stephen Hall.
There is an overall prize pool value of $23,000, with the major prize $10,000 and the Hornsby Shire Local Artist Award $5,000. The Hornsby Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition will be held at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby.
| Entries open | 2 June 2025 |
| Entries close | 7 August 2025 |
| Artwork Delivery | Monday 1 September and Tuesday 2 September |
| Winner announced | 12 September 2025 |
| Exhibition | 12 – 28 September 2025 |
| Prize | Amount |
|---|---|
| Winner Hornsby Art Prize | $10,000 |
| Hornsby Shire Local Artist Award | $5,000 |
| Painting Award | $1,500 |
| Sculpture Award | $1,500 |
| Drawing Award | $1,500 |
| Printmaking Award | $1,500 |
| Photography Award | $1,500 |
| People's Choice Award | $500 |
- Limit two (2) entries per person
- Entry fee $40 per entry
- Size limit 2D artworks – 125cm (height, width), including the frame. Size limit 3D artworks – 85cm (height, width, depth)
- Weight limit – 15kg
For more information please contact:
Arts and Cultural Development Officer
Email: arts@hornsby.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 9847 4817
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