Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centreaward
Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists living and working in Australia, aged 16 or older as of 1 January 2025; one artwork per artist. Permanent or permanent part-time City of Fremantle employees are not eligible.
- The Focus: Contemporary printmaking using any print process; artworks made no earlier than 1 January 2025.
- The Funding: Total prize pool of $30,000 (AUD): main Print Award winner $20,000; First Nations Print Award $5,000; Young Emerging Print Prize $5,000.
- Key Requirements: Online submission of one artwork with up to three JPEG images (longest side minimum 800px, maximum 5MB, named Surname_FirstName_image number), a biography (100 words max), artist statement (100 words max), artwork notes and installation details (150 words max), and payment of the $50 entry fee via eWAY.
DeadlineMonday, January 11, 2027
AwardThe winner receives $20,000 (acquisitive, supported by the City of Fremantle); the First Nations Print Award and the Young Emerging Print Prize each give $5,000 ($30,000 in prizes).
Application feeA$50
Program datesSaturday 1 May – Sunday 1 August 2027
LocationFremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Open toArtists in Australia
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesprintmaking
Age range16–
Application notesOnline submissions only; emailed entries will not be considered. Entry fee is paid online via eWAY and is non-refundable. Selected works must be delivered to WFAC by 5pm AWST Monday 22 March 2027; artists pay freight to WFAC, while WFAC pays return freight for unsold works. All exhibited works must be available for sale/acquisition; a 35% + GST commission applies to sold works, and the sale price entered at submission is final. Permanent or permanent part-time City of Fremantle employees are not eligible.
Contactartscentre@fremantle.wa.gov.au
Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre
Organization based in Fremantle