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

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 TBA 

2nd Prize $200 Sponsored by Coraki Golf Club

SECTION 4: PHOTOGRAPHY

1st Prize $1000 Sponsored by Richie Williamson MP & TBA  

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