The Inaugural St Columba’s Art Prize is an annual event that aims to showcase Australian artists, celebrate creativity and provide an opportunity for people of the Blue Mountains to engage with and experience exceptional art. The exhibition will be held in the historic St Columba’s Brauer Hall, an impressive space within the College’s heritage-listed main building. Artists will have the opportunity to host workshops and community talks during the exhibition period.
Open Prize worth $10,000 is non-acquistive for artists over the age of 18, and a current permanent resident of Australia.
Open to Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles, Printmaking with the exception of photography, digital works, video and ai generated. There is no specified theme.
This year’s judges are:
Catherine O’Donnell – contemporary artist, Sarah Birtles – director of Sarah Birtles Art + Advice, and Dr Clare Nicholson – materialist sculptor, painter and educator.
Key Dates:
Entries close: 7 March 2025
Finalists announced: 21 March 2025
Award night: 2 May 2025
Finalist’s Exhibition: 2 – 7 May 2025
