Basil Sellers Art Prize

Rew Hanks *Napolean in Exile ,* Gosford Art Prize, 2nd Prize 2020

Gosford Art Prize Major Acquisitive Prize $25,000

closes 4pm Monday 20 July 2026

exhibition dates 26 September-15 November 2026

Terms and Conditions

https://gosfordregionalgallery.com/sites/default/files/2026-05/GAP26%20Terms%20and%20Conditions_0.pdf

The Fisher’s Ghost Art Award is an annual art award and exhibition inviting artists to submit works in a variety of artistic categories and mediums. Now in its 64th year, there is over $60,000 in prize money to be won across the categories. In 2026, the celebrated Open Award, which is acquisitive to the Campbelltown City Council Art Collection, is valued at $50,000.

Closing Date 4pm Monday 27 July

Exhibition dates 26 Spetember -4 December

https://events.humanitix.com/2026-fisher-s-ghost-art-award-entry-form

Basil Sellers National Acquisitive Biennial Art Prize, Moruya

entries close Friday 11 September 2026

must be 2D in the traditional category of painting, drawing or printmaking (unique state prints only, limited edition prints or copies will not be accepted)

exhibition dates 5 December 2026- 30 January 2027

Terms and Conditions

https://thebas.com.au/basil-sellers-art-prize/basil-sellers-art-prize-terms-and-conditions

Call for entries is now open!

The Basil Sellers Art Prize is an acquisitive biennial award celebrating artistic excellence and supporting creative practitioners. Offering a prize pool of over $30,000 our prize champions 2D artworks in traditional mediums of painting, drawing, and printmaking (unique state).

Finalists from across Australia are eligible for the coveted $25,000 acquisitive award generously supported by Mr. Basil Sellers AM. The Eurobodalla Prize offers $5,000 in recognition of an outstanding local entry.

At the Bas, we recognise the significant investment of time, energy, money, and skill artists pour into art prizes even before their work is selected for exhibition. With this understanding, we are dedicated to making our prize as artist-friendly as possible. We acknowledge that exceptional art knows no boundaries. Artists from any background or region across Australia are encouraged to enter regardless of industry experience or prominence.

Art Prize & Award Opportunities: Gosford, Fishers Ghost, & Basil Sellers

Basil Sellers Art Prize Call for Entries

Call for entries is now open!

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