Exhibition of Finalists
The Exhibition of Finalists for the 2027 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize will be open from Saturday 15 May to Sunday 30 May 2027 in the Art Foyer, The Anne Johnstone Wellbeing and Sports Centre, Ravenswood School for Girls, 10 Henry St, Gordon, NSW.
Thursdays to Sundays 10.00am to 4.00pm. Entry is free.
Artworks are available for sale during the Exhibition: The Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize Exhibition also includes a Virtual Exhibition for art lovers unable to visit the Exhibition in person. The Virtual Exhibition is available during the Exhibition of the Finalists.
Opening Night (proudly presented by Taylor)
Winners of the 2027 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize will be announced at the Opening Night (proudly presented by Taylor) on Friday 14 May 2027 at Ravenswood School for Girls.
Located 500 metres from Gordon train station and Public Bus interchange. Surrounding street parking is available.
The Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is an annual acquisitive prize, launched in 2017 to advance art and opportunity for emerging and established women artists in Australia. It is the highest-value professional artist prize for women in Australia.
Prizes
- Professional Artist Prize – $35,000 (acquisitive)
- Emerging Artist Prize, supported by the Reed Family Foundation – $7,500 (acquisitive)
- Indigenous Emerging Artist Prize, supported by the Guardian and Scarborough Foundation – $7,500 (acquisitive)
- People’s Choice Award, supported by Edwina Palmer – $2,000 plus a $500 Derivan art pack
- Highly Commended Awards, supported by Community Bank Lindfield– six $1,000 awards (two for each category)
Artwork judging is overseen by a panel of esteemed judges, led by Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize Patron and acclaimed artist Jade Oakley.
2027 Key Dates:
- Entries open Wednesday 4 November 2026
- Entries close Wednesday 10 February 2027 at 12.00pm AEDT
- Finalists announced on Wednesday 31 March 2027
- Opening Night (proudly presented by Taylor) on Friday 14 May 2027 (Tickets on sale February 2027)
- Exhibition of Finalists on Saturday 15 May – Sunday 30 May 2027