2025 Ravenswood Australian Women's Art Prize Opening Night

Join us at the Ravenswood Australian Women's Art Prize Opening Night where we celebrate the talent of Australia's finest women artists.  Immerse yourself in the artworks of all our finalists, be part of the excitement as we announce our winners, meet our judges and some of the talented artists, and be the first to purchase artworks which go on sale following the announcement of winners.  

Your ticket price includes exhibition entry and a blend of art and gastronomy with Trippas White Group (TWG). 

Guests will also be invited to submit their vote for the Peoples' Choice Award.

The Ravenswood Australian Women's Art Prize is an annual acquisitive prize that was launched in 2017 to advance art and opportunity for emerging and established women artists in Australia. It is the highest value professional artist prize for women in Australia.

• Professional Artist Prize - $35,000
• Emerging Artist Prize - $7,500 
• Indigenous Emerging Artist Prize - $7,500
• Peoples’ Choice Award of $2,000 plus a $500 art pack
• Highly Commended Awards 6 x $1,000

Artists are asked to enter an artwork that best reflects their art practice - there is no theme. Artwork judging is overseen by a panel of esteemed judges led by Ravenswood Australian Women's Art Prize Patron and acclaimed artist, Jade Oakley. 

Please note there will be a photographer and videography at this event, if you do not wish to have your photo taken and published, please approach an event staff member at the Registration Desk upon arrival.

Following the Opening Night the Exhibition will be open from 21 June to 6 July 2025.

• Thursdays to Sundays 10.00am to 4.00pm