Coraki Art Prize

Coraki Art Prize is dedicated to delivering an inclusive and inspiring art show annually in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, it has been running for over 25 years.  The show has become one of the region's leading Art Prizes, made possible by our dedicated volunteers, sponsors and artists. 

Exhibition open to the public Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th October

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Our purpose is to celebrate and promote the arts and offer an opportunity to exhibit for all artists, professional and emerging with a strong emphasis on inclusion of our youth. We are a non for profit, volunteer run art prize. Our committee are a small group of local hard-working volunteers who look forward to sharing your entries on show in the wonderful town of Coraki.

Entries Close Friday 10th of October 2025

Artists may submit no more the TWO (2) entries. 

Sections 1-4 $25 for 1st entry, $20 for 2nd entry.

Sections 5-7 $5 per entry.

Prizes & Sections

BEST IN SHOW $2000 - (All Sections)

Sponsored by Richmond Valley Council

POPULAR CHOICE $500 - (All Sections)

Sponsored by Swan Bay Sandstone Landscape and Quarry Supplies

SECTION 1: PAINTING

1st Prize $1000 Sponsored by Richmond River Locksmiths  

2nd Prize $200 Sponsored by Home Hardware Casino

3rd Prize $150 Sponsored by The Thompson Family 

SECTION 2: WORKS ON PAPER (drawing, printmaking)

1st Prize $1000 Sponsored by Coraki Hotel & Palomino Hair Salon Lismore 

2nd Prize $200 Sponsored by Compass Equipment Hire

3rd Prize $150 Sponsored by The Thompson Family 

SECTION 3: SCULPTURE

1st Prize $1000 Sponsored by The Coraki Art Prize 

2nd Prize $200 Sponsored by Coraki Golf Club

SECTION 4: PHOTOGRAPHY

1st Prize $1000 Sponsored by Good Evans Art Studio & Richie Williamson MP

2nd Prize $200 Sponsored by Ampol Coraki

SECTION 5: YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY under 18 

1st Prize $200 Sponsored by Peter Humphries 

2nd Prize $100 Sponsored by Peter Humphries 

SECTION 6: YOUTH ART 13-18 yrs (any medium)

1st Prize $200 Sponsored by Sacred Earth Funerals

2nd Prize $100 Sponsored by Sacred Earth Funerals 

SECTION 7: YOUTH ART 12 yrs & under (any medium)

1st Prize $200 Sponsored by Coraki Hi-Way Snacks 

2nd Prize $100 Sponsored by Annie Alderman- Good Evans Art Studio

Encouragement Award $50

Sponsored by Good Evans Art Studio 

Delivery of Artwork

Sunday 19th October 4pm - 6pm

Monday 20th October 10am - 4pm

Tuesday 21st October 10am - 4pm

Works can be delivered to the hall during the above times only

Collection of Artwork

Sunday 26th October 3pm - 6pm

Monday 27th October 8am - 12pm

Works can be collected from the hall during the above times only

Conditions of Entry

• Artworks must be labelled on the reverse with: Name, Contact number, Title, Price & Section

• All entries must be original, executed within the last 24 months & not previously entered in The Coraki Art Prize

• The artist may submit no more than TWO (2) entries

• Artworks must be delivered with hanging devices at delivery times specified

• Maximum size for works is 1.2m x 0.9m including frame

• Sculpture must be freestanding and fit within a 1.5 x 1.5m sq floor space

• Photography must be original works & not ai generated

• A handling fee of 10% for sale of artworks applies to adult sections

• All entries are accepted, displayed and returned at the owner’s risk, the Coraki Art Prize Committee accepts no liability for loss or damage

• Freight, return freight and insurance must be prepaid by the artist if applicable

• The Committee reserves the right to have any entries reproduced for promotional purposes, artist credited

• Should any dispute arise for which there is no specific course of action or rule, the matter shall be referred to the Committee whose decision will be final

• The judges’ decisions are final

• The Committee reserves the right to cancel any section if there are less than 5 exhibitors

• All works must be collected at the times specified, if not no responsibility will be taken for the works

  
  

Prizes

• Original Still Life Painting by Hollie Mckenzie

• $500 Reflections Holidays gift card

• $250 Cash

• $100 - Home Hardware gift card

• $100 - Rod n Reel Hotel Woodburn gift card

• $100 - Ampol gift card by Tonys Garage Coraki

• $100 - Spar Supermarket gift card

• $100 - Coraki Riverside Butchery gift card

• $100 - Evans Head Massage Clinic gift card

• $100 - Good Evans Art Studio gift card

• $100 - Coraki Hotel gift card

  Raffle Tickets available online or at the event - Drawn 26/10/2025 @ 3PM