CKB Art Prize 2025
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Art Prize returns for 2025 with registrations starting on 31 March. CKB Art Prize invites artists from across Australia, aged 16 and up and working in all mediums to submit work with an Open Theme.
The annual Art Prize is an acquisitive visual arts exhibition, displaying work from multiple media. The artwork on display is created by local Kalgoorlie-Boulder artists as well as artists from across the Goldfields, Western Australia, and Australia.
It is an acquisitive prize exhibition, with artists having the opportunity to win from the $40,000 prize pool of 10 categories.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder has a growing reputation for being a hub for regional arts and culture, influenced by a rich industrial heritage and diverse community. The Art Prize provides an opportunity to celebrate this artistic vibrancy and creativity within the local community and beyond.
This annual Art Prize has been running for over 30 years and has become an important occasion in the Western Australian arts calendar. Since 2018, the Goldfields Arts Centre has been the home of the Art Prize exhibition, allowing the exhibition space to grow, providing opportunities for artists to exhibit their work in a premier arts facility of the Goldfields.
Since its inception, the City has made significant improvements to the annual Art Prize, including an increased prize pool, skill-building initiatives, and a focus on producing a contemporary exhibition which attracts artwork submissions Australia wide.
As a result of these changes, the Art Prize has seen much success over the years, with over 300 people attending the awards evening, and almost 2,000 people visiting the exhibition every year.
2024 Winners
View the 2024 CKB Art Prize winners and artwork.
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Important Dates
Registrations open: Monday 31 March 2025
Registrations close: Saturday 31 May 2025
Awards night: Friday 12 September 2025
Art Prize Exhibition: Saturday 13 September - Friday 17 October 2025
Registrations
Registrations for the 2025 Art Prize open Monday 31 March 2025 and close Saturday 31 May 2025.
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Artwork details including title, sale price, artwork size, and statement will need to be submitted via the Artwork Entry Form between 27 June 2025 and 21 July 2025.
Registration Payment
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Award Categories
Acquisitional Major Prize | $15,000
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Artist | $4,000
First Nations | $3,000
Work on Paper | $3,000
Painting | $3,000
Photography | $3,000
3D Work (Sculpture and Jewellery) | $3,000
Mixed Media & Textile | $3,000
Young Artist | $2,000
People's Choice | $1,000
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
Artist Chronicle
130 South St, Beaconsfield
6 August - 2pm to 4pm
Esperance artwork drop off
Shire of Esperance Administration Building
77 Windich Street, Esperance
6 August - 9am to 12pm
Merredin artwork drop off
Merredin Library
22 Coronation Street, Merredin
6 August - 9am to 12pm
Menzies artwork drop off
Shire of Menzies Administration Building
124 Shenton Street, Menzies
6 August - 9am to 12pm
Laverton artwork drop off
Shire of Laverton Offices
9 MacPherson Place, Laverton
6 August - 9am to 12pm
Leonora artwork drop off
Leonora Community Resource Centre
(located inside of the J.G Epis Centre)
60 Tower Street, Leonora
6 August - 9am to 12pm
Kalgoorlie artwork drop off
Goldfields Arts Centre, Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie
11 - 15 August - 10am to 3pm
16 August 10am to 2pm
Artwork Pick-Up
Pick up information to be confirmed shortly.
Previous Winners
2023 Winners
2022 Winners
2021 Winners
