Voted by visitors to the gallery and via our online voting portal, the People’s Choice winner will be given the opportunity to showcase a selection of 3 additional artworks at one of our future exhibitions.

While there is no entry fee for this art prize, shortlisted artworks will need to be framed for the exhibition according to our specifications. Framing is facilitated through Art to Art at a cost of $150 per artwork. If your entry is shortlisted, you will be invoiced for framing. Want to frame your work yourself? You will need to discuss this with us to be sure it meets our specifications and has been chosen as a finalist.

• Connect with the right audience of genuine art-lovers and collectors
• Be promoted across our social media platform, website, exhibition events and newsletter
• Associate and network with other professional artists
• Increase exposure of your work, to raise your profile and social media following
• Be seen and recognised for your talents
• Further develop your career

Subject, style and medium is up to you, however artworks must be:

• 61 x 51 cm, (24” x 20”) landscape or portrait oriented (standard canvas depth 4cm preferred).*
• Original artwork on stretched canvas (board, paper or photographic prints may be entered, but framing cost may vary if shortlisted)
• Signed on front or back (your choice).
• Dated and Titled on the back of the artwork

* This is an exact measurement which is a common commercial canvas size. Not a minimum or maximum. (0.5cm difference is acceptable)

Canvas links: 
Eckersleys.com.au
Seniorart.com.au (Cotton Duck)
Seniorart.com.au (Cotton)

While there is absolutely no entry fee for this art prize, shortlisted artworks will need to be framed for the exhibition according to our specifications. Framing is facilitated through Art to Art at a cost of $150 per artwork. If your entry is shortlisted, you will be invoiced for framing. (Want to frame your work yourself? You will need to discuss this with us to be sure it meets our specifications.)

To enter you must be living in Australia and not have any current physical gallery representation in Victoria – online representation is acceptable. There is no restriction regarding age, training or nationality, and the Art Prize is open to artists with all levels of experience.

Entries Open
18th November, 2024

Entries Close
24th January, 2025

Shortlisted Artists Notified
28th January, 2025 – Notification to successful shortlisted artists with invoice for framing

Delivery of artwork
3rd February 2025 – shortlisted artworks must be delivered to Art to Art: 130 Bulleen Road, Balwyn North Vic 3104 by this date

Exhibition
27th February 2025 – Opening Night

People's Choice Voting Closes
14th March, 2025, 12.00am AEDT

Winners Announced
17th March, 2025