The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s prestigious regional art exhibition

Save the Date - 13 September to 17 October 2025

The annual Art Prize is an acquisitive visual arts exhibition, displaying work from multiple media. The artwork on display is created by local Kalgoorlie-Boulder artists as well as artists from across the Goldfields and Australia.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder has a growing reputation for being a hub for regional arts and culture, influenced by a rich industrial heritage and diverse community. The Art Prize provides an opportunity to celebrate this artistic vibrancy and creativity within the local community and beyond.  

Since its inception, the City has made significant improvements to the annual Art Prize, including an increased prize pool, skill-building initiatives, and a focus on producing a contemporary exhibition which attracts artwork submissions Australia wide.

As a result of these changes, the Art Prize has seen much success over the years, with over 300 people attending the awards evening, and almost 2,000 people visiting the exhibition every year

2024 Winners

The 2024 winners of the Art Prize competition showcased exceptional talent and creativity in their respective entries. Check them out here.

 

$15,000 Major Prize

The centrepiece acquisitional major prize is the highly prestigious award given to the artist by a panel of judges in recognition of their exceptional piece.

 

Diverse Categories

The Art Prize competition aims to celebrate diversity and inclusivity by offering a range of categories that cater to different artistic styles and mediums.

 

Want to get involved?

There are many ways to get involved in the City's fantastic events, from sponsoring the event to participating by entering a piece of art in Art Prize! Your contribution is what helps make our community-driven events so special.