The biennial Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize highlights through art, the beauty, rarity and fragility of the Open, Green, Public Park Lands that garland the City of Adelaide.
The prize is open to artists of all ages, from all countries.
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You can check out our finalists from previous years (2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2023) by clicking “Past Events” in the menu above.
JUDGING:
Finalists Announcement by: TBA
Artists of the 70-100 shortlisted artworks will be contacted by TBA
EXHIBITION DATES:
TBA
FINALIST AND WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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THE THEME
Artists are encouraged to use their art make a statement or capture the essence of the Open, Green, Public Adelaide Park Lands.
This Art Prize is an opportunity for artists to convey the many faces of and/or values of the Adelaide Park Lands.
Add your voice through art to show you Love Your Park Lands and enter the Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize.
THE ADELAIDE PARK LANDS
The Adelaide Park Lands are unique. Read More.
They were the world’s first public park, and Adelaide is the world’s only city built inside a park.
ELIGIBLE MEDIUMS
Painting, drawing, printmaking, multimedia, three-dimensional work, photography and video. If in doubt please send your query via our Contacts page.
ENTRIES & RULES
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The competition is open to artists worldwide whether novice or professional.
There are no age limitation. We have a couple of dedicated categories for younger artists to have additional opportunity.
All visual arts media welcome. Some media may have some special requirements what may limit compatibility.
JUDGING
We are looking to appoint five independent judges have been appointed.
You can read more about Art Prize 2023 judging panel here Read about them here.
Entries will be judged on artistic merit. When shortlisting artworks, judges will not be given the name of the artist. Judges’ decisions are final, and no discussion will be entered into regarding their decisions.
Winners will be announced at the launch of the finalists’ exhibition.
SALE OF ARTWORKS
This is a non-acquisitive art prize.
All finalist’s works are for sale. Proceeds support artists and contribute to the Adelaide Park Lands Association’s efforts to preserve and improve your Park Lands.
SPONSORING
We express our gratitude for our previous support. Without the financial contribution from every single one of our sponsors this important community project could not exist.
We are now seeking your support for the Art Prize 2025. Contact Rosemary, our Chair, via our Contacts page to discuss how you can support the Art Prize.
