Short Description

Lane Cove Council and Lane Cove Art Society invites artists to exhibit in the Annual Lane Cove Art Award sponsored by Lane Cove Council. The exhibition is held at Gallery Lane Cove, 164 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066. The Lane Cove Art Award started in 1965. It is an acquisitive award with several other prizes on offer.

Eligibility

  • Entrants must be 18 years and over.
  • All finalists are eligible for Lane Cove Art Prize and Centrehouse Prize; however, the Hyecorp Prize is open to Lane Cove Art Society members and/or Lane Cove residents only.

Artwork Eligibility

  • Artworks must be original work, completed within the last year. Work previously submitted to the Lane Cove Art Award is not eligible.
  • Eligible two-dimensional artwork can be any of the following mediums: painting, drawing and mixed media and sculpture. The maximum size for 2-dimensional works including the frame is 155cm x 155cm. Works larger than this will not be accepted.
  • Eligible three-dimensional works and wall hung bas-reliefs are limited to 100cm in any direction, and under 40kg. Plinth may need to be provided by the artist depending on the work. Total height to be no more than 1.8m, including the plinth. Free standing sculptures must have the artist’s name, title, medium, size and price on a label attached to the work.
  • Wall hung artworks must have the artist’s name, title, medium, size and price on the back; also, two D-rings 10cm from the top of the frame for hanging. All screw eyes must be covered.
  • Artworks chosen for the exhibition should be professionally presented and ready to hang. Works cannot be wet, damaged, or exceed the stated dimensions and weights.
  • The following are not eligible: film, video, sound, performance and installation artwork and photo media; reproductions or copies; paintings on glass, photo-reproductions, computer-or Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted works and Giclee prints. Any artwork deemed unsuitable may be rejected at the discretion of the Lane Cove Art Society committee. No refunds will be given.
  • All artworks by finalists must be available for sale.

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

  • Lane Cove Art Prize: (Winner acquisitive) $15,000 sponsored by Lane Cove Council
  • Hyecorp Property Prize: $2,000 sponsor Hyecorp Property Group
  • Centrehouse Inc. Prize for Commended Work: $1,000 sponsored by Centrehouse Inc.

The Hyecorp Property Prize is only open to Lane Cove Art Society members and/or Lane Cove residents.

Entry Fee

Entry fee is $45 per artwork (Lane Cove Art Society Members $30 per artwork).

Location

New South Wales, Australia

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 3 August 2025
  • Event Dates: September 17, 2025 – October 4, 2025

Website Link: https://lanecoveartsociety.com.au/the-lane-cove-art-award/

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