Art Prize

Past Event

2022 Art Prize

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s esteemed regional art competition, Art Prize, is back for another round in 2022 and the theme this year is…no theme!

After significant consultation with community art groups, artists, and creative professionals in Kalgoorlie-Boulder the consensus was to trial a year whereby there is no dedicated theme for the competition.

Feedback confirmed that by doing so, the completion would attract more artists to enter the competition and provide increased time for artists to plan and create their works.

About Art Prize

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Art Prize is a popular and esteemed regional art competition, attracting artists from far and wide. This annual event has been running for over 30 years and has become an important occasion in the Western Australian arts calendar.

Art Prize provides a wonderful platform for artists to gain public exposure, and opportunities for the community to witness and experience the plethora of arts right here on our doorstep.

In 2018, the Goldfields Arts Centre became the home of the Art Prize exhibition, giving the exhibition space to grow, and provides opportunities for both local and out of town artists to exhibit their work in the premier arts facility of the Goldfields.

Since this time, the City made significant changes to Art Prize, including an increased prize pool, skill building initiatives and a focus on producing a contemporary exhibition. As a result of these changes, Art Prize is a huge success with over 300 people attending the Awards Night and almost 2,000 people visiting the exhibition every year.

Important Dates

Registrations open: Tuesday 1 March 22

Registrations close: Thursday 30 June 22

Awards evening: Friday 16 September 22

Exhibition: Saturday 17 September - Friday 21 October 22

Registrations

Registrations are now closed.

Award Categories

$20,000
Acquisitional Major Prize

$3,000
First Nations Art Award
Eligible artists must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

$3,000
Best Artwork by a Kalgoorlie-Boulder Resident
Eligible artists must currently reside in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

$2,000
Emerging Young Artist Award
Eligible artists must be aged 12 to 18 years.

$2,000
Emerging Artist Award
Eligible artists must be aged 19 to 25 years.

$1,000
Best Painting

$1,000
Best Photography

$1,000
Best Works on Paper

$1,000
Best 3D Works
Sculpture and Jewellery.

$1,000
Best Mixed Media & Textile
Installation, Multi-Media, Video Works, Digital Art, Upcycled.

$500
Golden Hands Award

$500
People’s Choice Award

Artwork Drop Offs

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has arranged pick-up points at the below mentioned locations.

Please ensure you adhere to the schedule as late entries will not be freighted.

Perth artwork drop off deadline
Artist Chronicle
130 South St, Beaconsfield
10 August - 2pm to 4pm

Esperance artwork drop off deadline
Shire of Esperance Administration Building
77 Windich Street, Esperance
10 August - 9am to 12pm

Merredin artwork drop off deadline
Merredin Library
22 Coronation Street, Merredin
10 August - 9am to 12pm

Menzies artwork drop off deadline
Shire of Menzies Administration Building
124 Shenton Street, Menzies
10 August - 9am to 12pm

Laverton artwork drop off deadline
Shire of Laverton Offices
9 MacPherson Place, Laverton
10 August - 9am to 12pm

Leonora artwork drop off deadline
Shire of Leonora Offices
Lot 16, Tower Street, Leonora
10 August - 9am to 12pm

Kalgoorlie artwork drop off
Goldfields Arts Centre, Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie
12 August - 10am to 3pm
13 August - 10am to 2pm

Workshops

Attention artists - unleash your creativity with Kalgoorlie-Boulder artists Tash Koster from “Florence and Folk”, and Em Anders from “Em Anders Artist”, who will be facilitating workshops for our local creative industries. All in time for entering your masterpiece in the City’s Art Prize. Book Now!

Ceramics Workshop – Tash Koster

Tash Koster, owner and operator at Florence and Folk, specialises in all things pottery and ceramic. Tash holds regular workshops in Kalgoorlie, proving to be a popular sell-out in the community.

This workshop will have a focus on ceramics, providing those attending a guided experience to create where their creative mind takes them.

Tuesday 14 June, 6pm to 8pm;
Limited spaces available;
All materials supplied.

Still Life Sketch Workshop – Em Anders

Em Anders is a local Kalgoorlie-Boulder Artist who is highly regarded in the local community for her artwork, murals and educational workshops. Em teaches regular workshops from Wine and Art Nights, school education, kid’s workshops and more.

This workshop will hold a focus on a still life drawing. Those attending will be guided by Em to capture what is in front of them using paper and pencils.

Thursday 16 June, 6pm to 9pm;
Limited spaces available;
All materials supplied.

Oil and Acrylic Workshop – Em Anders

Also lead by Em Anders, this workshop will be an oil and acrylic painting, providing those attending a guided experience to paint a bird and a floral design.

Saturday 18 June, 10am to 4pm;
Limited spaces available;
All materials supplied.

$10 per person booking fee (bookings are required through Goldfields Arts Centre), includes light refreshments and grazing. Workshops will be held on the Decking Area at the Goldfields Arts Centre.