Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize 2025

  • Biennial
  • National & International
  • All Art Media
  • Non-Acquisitive

Key dates:

  • Entries opened: 1st September  2024
  • Entries close: 31st January 2025 (8pm CST)
  • Finalists notified by: 28th February 2025
  • Exhibition of Finalists: 2 – 29 April 2025
Credit: Author: Jo Wright
Title: Narnungga Urban Forest
2025 Finalists Announced

The Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize showcases the works of artists to raise awareness of your irreplaceable Park Lands which garland the city of Adelaide.

We invited artists to be inspired and make a statement that captured the essence of your Park Lands through the theme INSPIRE.

The finalist works were selected for their expression of the theme. We thank the judges for their considerations.

These works will be shown at the Adelaide Park Lands At Prize Exhibition at the Adelaide Festival Centre form the 2- 29th April 2025.

List of 2025 Finalists 

Key Facts

The 2025 APA Art Prize is Now Closed

ART PRIZE TIMELINE

Entries now closed

The First Prize is $20,000
The APA Art Prize categories reflect a commitment to showcasing the breadth of artistic talent, while paying homage to the inspiring beauty and significance of your Park Lands.
Who Can Enter?
Artists of all ages and skill levels, practising in any media, from Australia and international.
February 2025
February 2025

Finalists Selection

Judges will be challenged to review each entry and shortlist finalists.
What is next?
All artists will be contacted by email with the result of the selection.
All finalists will be provided with instructions about the next steps.
2- 29th April 2025
2- 29th April 2025

Winners and Finalists Exhibition

Venue: The iconic Adelaide Festival Centre.
Duration: 4 weeks of showcasing and sales.
All finalists' artworks are for sale. 30% of proceeds go towards the APA Art Prize and activities.

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

Supporting the mission to raise Prize Pool of $50,000 for the 2025 APA Art Prize!

Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc
Mount Horrocks
Hero Weston
Inspire Creativity, Protect Nature

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Join us on a mission to raise $50,000 for the 2025 APA Art Prize!

The Art Prize harnesses the power of our community to protect and celebrate your beloved Park Lands.
Sponsors’ and donors’ contributions form the lifeblood of this prize, sparking creativity and fostering a deep connection with our natural heritage.

Let’s come together to elevate and empower our artistic community!

Credit: Author: Brenton Drechsler - Title: Looking East
The Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize

HIGHLIGHTS

Credit: Nick Mount
Title: Wakefield and East: A Still Life
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BANNER ART CREDITS, LEFT TO RIGHT:

John Foubister
Title: The nobility of rocks and sticks. Life on the ground

Madeline Gordon
Title: Shadow-bent Tree Category

Steph Fuller
Title: Close Orbit