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Jervis Bay Maritime Museum Halloran Contemporary Art Prize 2027
- Who Can Apply: Permanent residents of New South Wales or the Australian Capital Territory aged 18 or over.
- The Focus: A new, previously unexhibited work responding to the Halloran Collection: Science & the Sea, on the 2027 theme 'Between Light and Reason'.
- The Funding: The first-place winner receives $20,000 (acquisitive); runner-up $5,000; People's Choice $2,000.
- Key Requirements: Use the online entry form, one artwork per form: artwork title, medium, dimensions and optional sale price (the museum takes 30% commission), an artist statement of up to 300 words, a photo of the artwork (2 MB limit), a 200-word artist profile and a PDF CV. Pay the $50 entry fee per artwork. Entries close 5pm on Monday 30 November 2026.
DeadlineMonday, November 30, 2026
AwardThe first-place winner receives $20,000 (acquisitive); the runner-up receives $5,000 and the People's Choice winner $2,000.
Application feeA$50
LocationAustralia
Open toArtists in NSW and ACT
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesContemporary art
Age range18–
Application notesFull 2027 Guidelines and Terms and Conditions are available for download. Entries close 5pm Monday 30 November 2026.
Jervis Bay Maritime Museum
Organization based in Huskisson