Entries Now Open for Australia’s Highest-Valued Art Prize for Women
2027 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize
Australia’s highest-valued art prize for women – the Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize – is now accepting entries for the 2027 Prize, offering a total of $58,000 in prize money.
Since launching in 2017, the Prize has become a major event on the national arts calendar, proudly supporting and celebrating the creative talents of Australian women from across the country.
From its inception, the Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize has attracted more than 14,750 entries, solidifying its role as a leading platform that amplifies the visibility and talent of women in the arts. Emerging and Indigenous artists have made up more than 60% of all entries, highlighting the Prize’s ongoing commitment to inclusion and opportunity for under-represented artists.
Open to women artists across Australia
The acquisitive Prize is open to women artists aged 18 years and over who reside in Australia* and accepts all artistic mediums in the following three prize categories:
- Professional Artist Prize – $35,000
- Emerging Artist Prize – $7500 – (supported by the Reed Family Foundation)
- Indigenous Emerging Artist Prize – $7500 – (supported by the Scarborough and Guardian Foundation)
Additional awards include:
- People’s Choice Award of $2000 (supported by Edwina Palmer) and a Derivan art pack valued at $500.
- Six Highly Commended Awards (two for each category) of $1000 each (supported by Community Bank Lindfield)
To learn more, visit Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize.
Entries close on 10 February 2027. Finalists are announced on 31 March 2027, with Opening Night (proudly presented by Taylor) to be held at Ravenswood School for Girls on 14 May 2027. The Exhibition of Finalists is free for the community to view either virtually via ravenswoodartprize.com.au or in person at Ravenswood School for Girls in Gordon, NSW on Thursdays to Sundays between 10am and 4pm between 15 – 30 May 2027.
About the Prize
The Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize was established to recognise, connect and promote the outstanding achievements of women artists in Australia. Through the generous support of partners and the community, it continues to champion equality and excellence in the visual arts.
Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize acknowledges the generosity and support of its Partners including Major Partner Taylor; Gold Partner TWG Hospitality Services, The Australian, RM Williams OUTBACK, and Active Networks; Silver Partners Guardian and Scarborough Foundation, the Reed Family Foundation, Community Bank Lindfield, CB Interiors, and Clarke Murphy Print; and Bronze Partners Ku-ring-gai Council, Kelvin Hall Floral Design, EPM Projects, The Art Scene, Edwina Palmer and Derivan.
*Open to women artists resident in Australia during the 12 months preceding the closing date for entries.
