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FACETS

Fairholme Open Art Prize

CONNECTING COMMUNITY THROUGH ART


In 2017 Fairholme College, celebrated ‘100 Years At Fairholme’ and as a part of the festivities to mark this exciting milestone, an inaugural Art Exhibition, the ‘Facets of Fairholme’, was held at the College.


Now in its 10th year, ‘FACETS - Fairholme Open Art Prize’, presents a carefully selected and thoughtfully curated presentation by our Curatorial Team that invites a shared conversation, artistic expression, and audience engagement; and it is this, the celebration of Art, Education and Community that have become the focus of this exhibition. 


The exhibition provides local, regional, national, and international artists an exciting opportunity to exhibit their works in a refined, boutique setting. Up to 200 works will be exhibited and these works will vie for a number of acquisitive awards.


Support Sponsor

FAIRHOLME OPEN ART PRIZE (ACQUISITIVE) - $5,500


FACETS INSPIRING CREATIVITY ART PRIZE (ACQUISITIVE) - $2,500


THE JOHN SESSARAGO PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE (ACQUISITIVE) - $2,000


THE HANGERS' PRIZE (NON-ACQUISITIVE) - $1,000

 

   2026 KEY DATES


Event Date
Entries Close 10 April 2026
Notification of selected works 21 April 2026
Delivery of works 1 May 2026
Opening Night + Prize Announcements 8 May 2026
Exhibition 9-10 May 2026
Terms and Conditions

Exhibition Entry…

(now closed)

Artwork Conditions

There is no restriction on mediums used, however works cannot exceed 1500mm × 1500mm. Artists MUST ensure all works are ready for hanging/display with appropriate hardware securely attached. D HOOKS MUST BE ATTACHED TO ALL 2D WORKS. Works must be able to be safely lifted by two people. No individual component should exceed 20kgs.


Whilst every care is taken, the artist is responsible for insurance of artwork to, during and from the exhibition.


Please read and consider the Terms & Conditions ›


Note: Artwork entries have now closed.