DEADLINE TO ENTER:

SUNDAY 15 NOVEMBER, MIDNIGHT (11:59PM).

Entries Open: Monday 5 October 11AM.

Entries Close: Sunday 15 November, 11:59PM.

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EXHIBITION

Exhibition dates: 9-23 January 2027.

Exhibition hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday 11AM–4PM.

Celebration Event: Friday 15 January 6–9PM.

Prizes announced: Friday 15 January 7:30PM (online).

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DELIVERY OF WORK

In person drop offs: Saturday 19 December 10AM–5PM and Sunday 20 December, 11AM–4PM.

Postal and courier deliveries: Monday 7 December – Friday 18 December. 

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COLLECTION OF WORK

In person artwork collections: Sunday 24 January 11AM–4PM and Monday 25 January, 10AM–5PM.

Return postage can be organised upon completion of a POST RETURN REQUEST FORM (See in important links section).

Eligible artworks must measure 35cm (height) x 35cm (width) x 35cm (depth) or smaller. 

Artworks must fit within the size limits.

These dimensions are in totality and include all framing apparatus.

Plinth-based mediums such as sculpture, ceramics, glassware, textiles are accepted as long as they fit within the size limits for the prize.

The ONLY exception to the 35cm size limit is a 14 INCH industry standard pre-stretched canvas (measuring at 35.56cm) which must be presented UNFRAMED.

All submitted artworks must be able to be securely wall displayed, or displayed securely on a plinth.

Artworks must have been made within the past five years.

Copyright must belong to the artist.

All entered artworks must be displayed at Brunswick Street Gallery from the 9–23 January 2027.

Download Full Terms & Conditions: HERE

Use discount code BSGSMALLWORKS27 at checkout on the Southern Buoy website for 10% off a 30x30cm framed canvas perfect for your Small Works Art Prize entry!

This discount applies to framed 30x30cm canvas only. 

The Small Works Art Prize 2027 is open to artists living in Australia and internationally.

Artists at any experience level, from emerging to established, can enter.

The prize is open to living artists only.

Artists must be over 16 years of age.

Enter Online with our online entry form:

Link: http://www.brunswickstreetgallery.events/

As long as your artwork meets the Eligibility criteria it will be exhibited.

$60 per artwork entered.

Maximum 10 artworks per entrant.

All entered and eligible artworks will be displayed at Brunswick Street Gallery from the 9–23 January 2027.

Artworks will be assessed by the following criteria for prize consideration:

• Evidence of exceptional technical skill.
• Aesthetically outstanding.
• Clear, concise concept.
• Innovative approach to your chosen medium.

The decision of the judges is final.

Guest Judge to be announced shortly.

Artworks can be made available for sale. The price of each artwork can be set by the artist when applying online. Similarly, you can opt to not sell your artwork.

A 30% commission (GST included) applies to all artwork sales. This commission is inclusive of GST, so there are no additional fees to consider when setting your prices. Artists should take this into consideration when pricing artworks.

Please note: Due to the high volume of artworks received each art prize there is no catalogue available. Install images of the entire exhibition will be available to view online as well as in person sales during the exhibition.

Full Terms & Conditions can be read and downloaded by clicking HERE