Artist Entry | Deniliquin Easter Art Prize

2026 Entries now open

Edward River Art Society and the Rotary Club of Deniliquin proudly present the Deniliquin Easter Art Prize in 2026.

We invite artists from across the Deniliquin region and beyond to enter, with $17,500 in non-acquisitive prizes to be awarded.

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Conditions of Entry

Entry form

Artists must submit their entries through the entry form by Friday 6 March 2026 at 5pm.
Artists must use the online entry form at trybooking.com/DHMSY

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Entry fee payment

Payment of entry fees can be paid by Credit Card when entering online at trybooking.com/DHMSY

Important dates

Entries close: Friday, 6 March 2026
Delivery date: Monday, 30 March 2026 10am - 2.30pm
Winners announced: Thursday, 2 April 2026 at Gala Opening

Exhibition

Gala Opening: Thursday 2 April 2026, 6:30pm
The Deniliquin Easter Art Prize will be on display until Saturday 2 May - Wednesday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm

Artwork collection dates

Monday 6 April 2026 between 1pm and 3pm
Monday 4 May 2026 between 10am - 2pm

Open Prizes

Major Prize - $5,000
- Non-acquisitive prize open to all work (excluding youth entries)
Artistic Merit Prize 1 - $2,000
- Non-acquisitive prize open to all work
Artistic Merit Prize 2 - $2,000
- Non-acquisitive prize open to all work
Local Artist Prize - $1,000
- Non-acquisitive prize open to artists residing within 50km of Deniliquin
Youth Artist Prize - 2 x $300 each
- Non-acquisitive prize open to artists aged 12 to under 18 years
People’s Choice Award - $500
- Non-acquisitive prize voted by visitors to the show

Section Prizes

In 2026, there are 8 sections, each with a non-acquisitive prize for best artwork ($800) and commendations awarded by the judges:

Mixed Media - Incorporates at least three mediums and materials on any substrate
Oil - Primarily oil painting on any substrate
Acrylic - Primarily acrylic painting on any substrate
Works on Paper - Wet Mediums - Wet mediums (watercolour, pen and ink) on paper, framed
Works on Paper - Dry Mediums - Dry mediums (pastel, charcoal, pencil) on paper, framed
Photography - Black & white or colour photography, mounted or framed
Sculpture - Three-dimensional sculpture in any material
Ceramics and Textiles - Three-dimensional non-sculptural artworks in materials including ceramics, textiles, fabrics, and paper

All prizes are non-acquisitive. Each artwork is eligible for only one judged prize, excluding the People's Choice award.

Entry categories, fees and limits

Artists may submit up to 3 artworks.

2D artworks - $15 per artwork entered
Your artwork must not exceed 1.2 square metres including frame (For example 1m x 1.2m = 1.2 square metres)
3D artworks - $15 per artwork entered
The base of your artwork must not exceed 2 square metres. Must be free standing and suitable for indoor/outdoor unless specified.
Youth entry - for artists aged 12-18 years - $5 per artwork entered.
Must meet maximum sizes outlined above. No commission is taken on sales of youth artwork.

Entry requirements

Entry form and payments must be completed by Friday 6 March 2026 at 5pm. Late artwork will not be displayed.
All entries must be for sale and must be recent original works of the Artist and must not have been exhibited in the Deniliquin Easter Art Prize or Deniliquin Easter Art Show previously.
Photography entries may only include images that have been originally captured by the entrant with a photographic camera or equivalent light-capturing device. Photographs that have been created wholly or partly by artificial intelligence or other automated image generation tools are not eligible. Any entry that appears to be AI-generated may be disqualified at the discretion of the judges or organisers.
The same work may not be entered in more than one section.
Artists may enter a maximum of 3 artworks.
All entries are to remain on display until 12pm midday, Monday 6 April 2026.
Artist have the option to continue the display of unsold artworks until the end of the exhibition on Saturday 2 May 2026.
By entering this exhibition artists agree to their work being photographed and/or published.
Artists are advised to insure their artwork, as the committee will not be liable for any damage, theft, or loss during transportation, display, or storage.
The artist permits the Committee to arrange the publication of the catalogue. The Committee will not be held responsible for any errors or mis-descriptions on any related materials and the Committee’s records remain the final reference.
The Committee reserves the right to exclude any exhibit deemed unsuitable for exhibition; or to withdraw or reclassify entries not complying with the section entered or where there is insufficient space to display all entries.

Artwork presentation and label requirements

Each exhibit must be suitably presented and ready to hang with D-ring hangers (excluding 3D artworks).
Works on stretched canvas need not have additional framing, however, well finished and clean edges are essential.
2D artworks should not exceed 1.2 square metres including frame.
3D artworks must be freestanding and suitable for indoor/outdoor display unless specified. The base must not exceed 2 square metres.
Each entry must have one identifying Artwork Label with artists name, artwork title, price, medium and section entered.
Attach Artwork Label to the back of your artwork in the lower left corner.

Delivery of artwork

In person entries are to be delivered free of all charges to the Edward River Art Society, 58 Cressy St, Deniliquin 2710 on Monday 30 March 2026 between 10am and 2.30pm ONLY.
Sculpture is to be delivered inside the hall by the exhibitor or nominated person.
Postal/Courier entries are to be received at the Deniliquin Post Office by Friday 27 March 2026.
Address to: Deniliquin Easter Art Prize, c/o Deniliquin Post Office, Deniliquin NSW 2710
All return address labels and stamps must be included in packaging, and Insurance costs must be met by the artist.
Artists unable to meet the delivery schedule may contact us via email to arrange earlier delivery. No guarantees can be made for late entries.
Please note: the Committee will exercise all reasonable care in the handling of exhibits but will not be responsible or liable for any loss, theft, or damage of exhibits whilst in its custody and/or during transport.

Sales & Commissions

All artworks must be for sale and are to remain on display until 1pm on Monday 6 April 2026.
Artists may nominate if they wish for unsold artworks to be on display and for sale for the duration of the extended exhibition. Artwork pricing will remain the same throughout.
All monies from the sale of artworks will be paid to the Deniliquin Easter Art Prize Committee.
For any artwork that is sold during the Art Show, a 25% commission will be deducted from the sale price, with the balance paid by direct deposit into the artist's nominated bank account at the end of the exhibition.
No commission will be deducted from youth entrants (artists aged 12-18 years old).
When setting a sale price, take into consideration the commission applied and if registered for GST.
It is the responsibility of the artist to ensure correct documentation has been provided to the Committee.

Collection of unsold artwork

Please nominate when you wish to collect your unsold artwork on the entry form.
- Monday 6 April 2026 between 1pm and 3pm
- Monday 4 May 2026 between 10am - 2pm
Artists will be notified before the final collection date if their artwork has sold and does not require collection.
Postal entries must include return address labels and stamps in packaging, and insurance costs must be met by the artist.
Please note: the Committee will exercise all reasonable care in the handling of exhibits but will not be responsible or liable for any loss, theft, or damage of exhibits whilst in its custody and/or during transport.

Judging

The judging for the 2026 Deniliquin Easter Art Prize will be conducted by at least two judges selected by the organising committee. Their decisions will be collaborative, ensuring fairness and consistency. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the organising committee will cast the deciding vote.

Each artwork is eligible for only one prize awarded by the judges - prizes with larger prize money take precedence and no duplicate prizes will be awarded. The only exception is the People’s Choice Award, which is determined through public voting throughout the exhibition.

All judging decisions are final. Feedback or appeals regarding the decisions will not be entertained. To ensure fairness and celebrate diverse talents, winning artworks are eligible for only one prize awarded by the judges.

Judging will be based on the section nominated by the artist and the information provided on the entry form. Each artwork may only be entered into a single section. Artists are responsible for ensuring their entries are correctly categorised and all relevant details are accurate.

The People’s Choice Award will be awarded based on a popular vote by the general public during the Art Prize Exhibition, from Thursday 2 April 2026 to Saturday 2 May 2026.

Award presentation

Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the Gala Opening Night on Thursday 2 April 2026.
Prizes will be deposited directly into the winning artists' bank accounts via details provided.
Winners will be notified by the end of judging on Wednesday 1 April to allow them time to attend the Gala.
People’s choice voting will occur throughout the exhibition. The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the exhibition.

The Committee reserves the right to use its discretion in all matters. Should a dispute arise for which no specific rule is apparent, the Committee’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

For any enquiries, please contact edwardriverartsociety@gmail.com or call Sivonne Binks on 0403 794 808.