HALLORAN CONTEMPORARY ART PRIZE 2027

The Halloran Contemporary Art Prize: An acquisitive art prize that engages with and responds to the Halloran Collection: Science & the Sea. In 2027, the theme ‘Between Light and Reason’ must be explored in a new work created for the art prize.

Entries close 5pm, Monday 30th November 2026.

PRIZES

First Place $20,000 (acquisitive), Runner-Up $5,000, People’s Choice $2,000

 

Full 2027 Guidelines and Terms and Conditions here:

Download Guidelines

 

Objects from Science & the Sea Collection – inspiration for 2027 theme Between Light and Reason

Download booklet here

 

Download 2025 Finalist Catalogue here:

HalloranContemporaryArtPrize Finalists 2025

 

Ready to submit? Submission and $50 entry fee payable here:

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Image: The Halloran Contemporary Art Prize 2025 in the Vera Hatton Gallery.

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HALLORAN CONTEMPORARY ART PRIZE 2027