Emerging and established artists are invited to submit their masterpiece into the City of Bayswater’s Community Art Awards for the opportunity to win up to $7,500 and have their work displayed in a free community exhibition.
Until Sunday 14 September, artists of all ages can submit their paintings, sculptures, multimedia artworks and photography across 10 categories, including the Open Award and the Whadjuk Award celebrating First Nations artists.
Successful artworks will be displayed at The RISE in Maylands in a free exhibition from 1 to 15 November. Winners will be announced at a special awards night on Saturday 1 November.
Exhibition attendees can purchase their favourite artwork on display and vote for the winner of the People’s Choice Award.
For more information and to apply, visit bayswater.wa.gov.au/artawards
The 2025 City of Bayswater Community Art Awards and Exhibition is supported by Art & Craft World Morley and Community Bank Bayswater.
Key details
- Entries: Monday 11 August – Sunday 14 September
- Exhibition: Saturday 1 November – Saturday 15 November, 10am to 4pm daily
- Location: The RISE, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands WA
Art Awards Categories and Prizes
- City of Bayswater Open Award (Acquisitive): $7,500
- Whadjuk Award (Acquisitive): $7,500
- Highly Commended (2 x awards): $750
- People’s Choice Award: $750
- Sculpture Award: $750
- Photography Award: $750
- City of Bayswater Resident Award: $500
- Ellis House Member Award: $500
- High School Award (Years 7 – 12)
- Primary School Award (Years 1 – 6)
- Highly Commended High School Entry (Years 7 – 12)
- Highly Commended Primary School Entry (Years 1 – 6)
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