The Footscray Art Prize is a biennial visual art prize for contemporary artworks across multiple platforms and disciplines. To recognise the impact of COVID-19 on visual artists, Footscray Art Prize is doubling the prize money so there’s $20,000 up for grabs this year.
Established in 2016, it contributes to Footscray’s reputation as a thriving cultural hub that supports and fosters the arts, and provides an opportunity to celebrate this artistic vibrancy and creativity.
It is open for entries nationally and does not have a theme.
Applications are now open with prizes across the following categories:
– Footscray Art Prize: $20,000
– Local Acquisition Prize: $10,000
– Residency Artist Prize: $2000
– Young Artists Prize for primary students: $500
– Young Artists Prize for secondary students: $500
