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.
Important Dates
Registrations open: Monday 30 March 2026
Registrations close: Friday 29 May 2026
Artwork Entry Form Submissions: Tuesday 2 June - Friday 31 July 2026
Awards night: Friday 11 September 2026
Art Prize Exhibition: Saturday 12 September - Friday 16 October 2026
Registrations
Registrations for the 2026 Art Prize are now open. Applications close 29 May 2026.
Register Here
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 (13 to 18 years) | $2,000
People's Choice | $1,000
Please note: Work created by Artificial Intelligence will not be accepted into CKB Art Prize.
Artwork Drop Offs
Perth artwork drop off
Artist Chronicle
130 South St, Beaconsfield
5 August - 2pm to 4pm
Esperance artwork drop off
Shire of Esperance Administration Building
77 Windich Street, Esperance
5 August - 9am to 12pm
Merredin artwork drop off
Merredin Library
22 Coronation Street, Merredin
5 August - 9am to 12pm
Menzies artwork drop off
Shire of Menzies Administration Building
124 Shenton Street, Menzies
5 August - 9am to 12pm
Kalgoorlie artwork drop off
Goldfields Arts Centre, Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie
10 - 14 August: 10am to 3pm
15 August: 10am to 2pm
Leonora artwork drop off
More information coming soon
Laverton artwork drop off
More information coming soon
If you live outside Western Australia, you will need to arrange your own freight for your artwork.
If you are couriering your artwork, please read this IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Delivery address:
ART PRIZE 2026
Goldfields Arts Centre
35 Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie, WA 6430
If you plan to send your artwork by courier, please notify the Goldfields Arts Centre Team at 9021 0999 and provide your scheduled delivery time. Couriered works must be received at the Centre by 12 August 2026.
Please note:
It is your responsibility to package your artwork securely to ensure it arrives safely. You are responsible for confirming that your artwork has been received and for arranging its collection.
Artwork must be delivered free of any delivery charges.
At the end of the exhibition, if your artwork is not sold, you must arrange courier pick-up at your own cost.
Artwork Pick-Up
Artists and buyers can collect artworks following the close of the exhibition from the Goldfields Arts Centre.
Artwork collection times:
From Monday 19 October, collection will be available during regular Centre opening hours - Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm.
Previous Winners
2025 Winners
2024 Winners
2023 Winners
2022 Winners
2021 Winners