Since its inception in 2001, the Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award has become a significant national award dedicated to celebrating and elevating the significance of work on paper.

The Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award promotes excellence and innovation in the field of art on paper while supporting and encouraging artists who specialise in this medium.

With a total prize pool of $26,000, the Award recognises outstanding artworks created with, on, or about paper and provides a platform for recognition and an opportunity for artists to explore the materiality, versatility, and potential of paper as a medium for artistic expression.

Artforms can include, but are not limited to painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography, mixed media and video.

Awards include:

  • Major Award: $15,000
  • Young and Early Career Artist Award: $5,000
  • Friends of Hazelhurst Local Artist Award: $5,000
  • People's Choice Award: $1,000
  • Preparator's Residency Award: A four-week residency in the Hazelhurst Cottage

Key dates:

  • Entries close: Monday 30 June 2025,  5.00pm AEST
  • Finalists announced: Friday 1 August
  • Exhibition of finalist works: 27 September 2025 to 25 January 2026

With thanks to our Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award 2025 Sponsors

Major Award SponsorLocal Artist Award Sponsor
Eckersley's Art & Craft 60th Anniversary logo

Friends of Hazelhurst text logo.

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