Wyndham Art Prize

WYNDHAM ART PRIZE 2027 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. This competition is run by Wyndham City Council (‘Council’) in the state of Victoria, Australia only.
2. By entering this competition, you agree to accept these terms and conditions of entry.  If your entry does not comply with these terms and conditions, it will not be valid and will not be accepted.
3. Entry is restricted to Australian citizens and permanent residents who are aged 18 years and above and who have resided in Australia for at least 12 months.  Wyndham Art Prize 2026 winners are allowed to enter the competition but are ineligible for any of the prizes.  Council staff, Councillors, judges and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

4. To be eligible for the Local Prize, you must:

   a)be a resident of Wyndham;

   b) not be a previous Wyndham Art Prize winner in any category.

5. The competition opens at 9:00am on Monday 16 November 2026 and closes at 4:00pm on Friday 22 January 2027 (‘competition period’).  Entries received outside of this competition period will not be accepted.

6. To enter the competition, between the competition period, you must:

   a) visit https://events.humanitix.com/2027-wyndham-art-prize-entry and:

   i) upload a digital image of your artwork; 
   ii) upload a copy of your CV; and a 100-word artist statement.
   iii) submit a properly completed entry form
   iv) pay the $45.00 non-refundable administration fee.

7. If your artwork is in video format, a URL link to the video must be provided in the entry form.

8. Digital images of your artwork must be:

   a) in JPEG format;

   b) between 1MB and 5MB in file size;

   c) at 300 dpi resolution; and

   d) saved using the following file name format: LastName_FirstName_TitleofArtwork 

9. A maximum of two artworks per entrant will be accepted.

10. Artwork entered into the competition must:

    a) be available for display at the Wyndham Art Gallery between 7 May 2027 to 18 July 2027

    b) be no larger than 1.5m x 1m in dimension;

    c) weigh no more than 10 kilograms

    d) be professionally prepared for hanging and/or installation; and

    e) be clearly marked on the reverse with the entrant’s name, address and the title of the artwork.

11. Entries must be your own original work and must not contain any objectionable, profane, insulting, inflammatory or defamatory material, or infringe a third party’s intellectual property rights.
12. You acknowledge and agree that you retain copyright in your artwork.
13. Where a person is capable of being identified in your entry, you must obtain that person’s consent (or the consent of their parent or legal guardian if they are aged under 18) for the entry to be entered into this competition and be displayed and published in accordance with these terms and conditions. Evidence of receipt of any such consent must be provided to Council in writing upon request.
14. Judging to shortlist entries will commence on 27 January 2027. Shortlisted entrants will be contacted by Council no later than 11 February 2027.
15. Shortlisted entrants must, at their own cost and at their own risk, ensure that their artwork is delivered to the Wyndham Art Gallery on 19 April 2027, 20 April 2027 or 21 April 2027 (between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm only) and is collected on the 20 July 2027, 21 July 2027 or 22 July 2027 (between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm only). Council may, acting in its absolute discretion, agree to an alternative delivery or collection time.
16. If the shortlisted entrant uses a courier to deliver and collect their artwork, they must ensure their artwork is sufficiently packed for delivery, provide their return postal address and supply Council with a consignment note for collection of the artwork by a courier by 4:00pm 30 March 2027.  Council will repackage the artwork prior to collection using the existing packing only.
17. If required by Council, shortlisted entrants must provide installation instructions for their artwork.
18. Council may, acting in its entire discretion, determine not to display a shortlisted entrant’s artwork at the Wyndham Art Gallery.
19. The judges will determine four competition winners from all shortlisted entries: the winners of the First, Second and Third Prizes and the Local Emerging Art Prize category. The People’s Choice Award winner will be awarded to the entrant whose artwork receives the most votes from visitors to Wyndham Art Gallery during opening hours between 7 May 2027 to 18 July 2027.
20. Winners will receive the relevant cash prize amount listed below (total prize pool valued at $40,500). 

21. The winners of all Prizes will be announced at the Wyndham Art Prize Exhibition opening, to be held at the Wyndham Art Gallery between 6:30pm and 8:30pm, Thursday 6 May 2027.
22. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced at an exhibition launch to be held at the Wyndham Art Gallery between 3pm and 5pm, Saturday 31 July 2027.
23. All winners’ names will subsequently be published in a Council media release and on Council’s website and social media pages. Winners consent to their names and images of their artwork being published by Council in connection with this announcement.
24. The winner of the Local Artist Prize acknowledges and agrees that the Local Artist Prize is an acquisitive prize and that title to their artwork will pass to Council upon payment of the cash prize amount. The winner further agrees to enter into any agreement(s) that Council may reasonably require to give effect to the acquisition of their artwork.
25. If winners cannot be contacted within 2 business days of being judged Council may opt to conduct further judging to determine a new winner in any category.
26. If a prize has not been claimed within 2 business days of being contacted, the winner will be deemed to have surrendered the prize and Council may opt to conduct further judging to award the unclaimed prize.
27. Council reserves the right not to award a prize in any category.
28. Prizes are not transferable.
29. Council may, acting in its entire discretion, require winners to provide evidence of their identity, address and/or residency.

30. Shortlisted entrants and winners grant Council an irrevocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive, non-commercial licence to display, publish and otherwise use their artwork, including their artist statement (in whole or in part):

    a) as part of the Wyndham Art Prize Exhibition at Wyndham Art Gallery from 7 May 2027 to 18 July 2027.
    
    b)in any promotional material, whether in print or online and whether published by Council or a third party, including without limitation, the catalogue for the Wyndham Art Prize Exhibition; and
    
    c) on Council’s websites and social media pages,
    
    d) for the purpose of promoting the Wyndham Art Prize and Wyndham Art Gallery.

31. The licence granted under condition 30 by the winner of the Local Emerging Artist Prize is granted in perpetuity.  For all other shortlisted entrants and winners, the licence granted under condition 31 is for a term of 5 years.
32. When displaying, publishing or otherwise using the artwork in accordance with clause 30, Council will credit the artist using the name provided in their entry form.  Any digital display of the works will be low resolution to prevent copying.
33. Council may request shortlisted entrants’ social media handles or profile links, which Council may, acting in its entire direction, publish in connection with publishing the artwork in accordance with condition 30.
34. You acknowledge and agree that while your artwork is in Council’s custody and on display at the Wyndham Art Gallery, it will be covered by Council’s insurance.  You further acknowledge and agree that at all other times, including when transporting your artwork to and from the Wyndham Art Gallery, insurance is entirely your responsibility.  Council recommends that all entrants obtain appropriate insurance cover for their artwork.
35. To the extent permitted by law, Council is not liable to you for any loss, damage, claim or expense suffered as a result of or in connection with your participation in the Wyndham Art Prize.
36. You indemnify, keep indemnified and hold harmless Council, its Councillors and employees against all costs, claims, loss and liability arising in connection with your breach or potential breach of these terms and conditions, including without limitation, condition 11.

37. You acknowledge and agree that if you do not collect your artwork from the Wyndham Art Gallery by Friday 27 August 2027, your artwork:

    a) will be deemed to be abandoned.
    
    b) will become the property of Council; and
    
    c) may be disposed of in any manner as Council sees fit, including by sale or auction.

38. Council accepts no responsibility for late, lost, incomplete, corrupt or invalid entries.
39. If for any reason, the competition cannot be run as planned, Council reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition.
40. Council reserves the right to change or modify these conditions at any time.
41. Council’s decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

2026: 

Camille Hannah Artist & Previous Wyndham Art Prize Winner

Kendrah Morgan Head Curator at Heide Museum of Modern Art

Maya Hodge Lardil Curator & Writer

2023:

Jason Smith Director and CEO of Geelong Gallery

Nicole Durling Executive Director at Craft Victoria

Gail Harradine Curatorial Manager at Koorie Heritage Trust

2022:

Maree Clarke Artist

Hayley Miller Baker Artist

Andy Butler Artist, Writer, Curator

2026:

Gail Harradine

Winner: First Prize, Wyndham Art Prize

Safa El Samad

Winner: Second Prize, Wyndham Art Prize

Penelope Davis

Winner: Third Prize, Wyndham Art Prize

FOOT (Connor Ovenden-Shaw)

Winner: Wyndham Local Emerging Artist Prize

Todd Simpson

Winner: People’s Choice Award

2023:

Arrayah Loynd
Winner: Wyndham Art Prize

Nandita Nadkarni
Winner: Wyndham Local Emerging Artist Prize

Duain Kelaart
Winner: People’s Choice Award

2022:

Lilah Benetti
Winner: Wyndham Art Prize

Ivy Mutuku
Winner: Wyndham Local Emerging Artist Prize

Michelle Ripari
Winner: People’s Choice Award

2021:

Gideon Wilonja
Winner: Wyndham Art Prize

Xiang Li
Winner: Wyndham Local Emerging Artist Prize

Aisha Hara
Winner: People’s Choice Award

2020:

Amala Groom
Winner: Wyndham Art Prize

Wāni Toaishara
Winner: Wyndham Local Emerging Artist Prize

John Mathet
Winner: People’s Choice Award

2019:

Wāni Toaishara
Winner: Wyndham Art Prize

Emmet Davies
Winner: Wyndham Local Emerging Artist Prize

Emmet Davies
Winner: People’s Choice Award

2018:

Camille Hannah
Winner: Wyndham Art Prize

Carmel Louise
Winner: People’s Choice Award

2017:

Tina Barahanos
Winner: Wyndham Art Prize

Anindita Banerjee
Winner: People’s Choice Award

2016:

Katjarra Butler
Winner: Wyndham Art Prize

Samantha Bonham
Winner: People’s Choice Award

2015:

David Sequeira
Winner: Wyndham Art Prize

Peter Waples-Crowe
Winner: People’s Choice Award

Monday - Friday, 10am – 4pm

Saturday & Sunday 10am – 3pm

Please note, the galleries will be closed for periods during exhibition installation. Please check our website to see what's on.

The Wyndham Cultural Centre is closed on public holidays.

Wyndham Cultural Centre is located a short 10-minute walk (800 metres) from Werribee Train Station and Taxi Rank. 

Wyndham Cultural Centre offers free public parking which is located directly next to the venue.

Wyndham Cultural Centre Car park

• 3 hour parking before 5.30pm
• Unlimited parking after 5.30pm

Watton Street Parking

• 1 hour parking before 5.30pm
• Unlimited parking after 5.30pm

All exhibitions are free to attend.  

We welcome all visitors to Wyndham Art Gallery (located within the Wyndham Cultural Centre) and are committed to ensuring that our program is as accessible as possible for everyone to enjoy. If you are attending an event at Wyndham Art Gallery or have an appointment to meet us, the front entrance is accessible via wheelchair. There are accessible toilets on the ground floor of Wyndham Cultural Centre and you can reach all levels via a lift.

To discuss your access requirements give us a call on 8734 6000 or email boxoffice@wyndham.vic.gov.au