Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Halloran Contemporary Arts Prize is an acquisitive competition hosted by Jervis Bay Maritime Museum in New South Wales. The 2027 theme is "Between Light and Reason," inviting artists to explore the space between observation and understanding. Eligible artists must be 18+ and reside in NSW or ACT; there is no entry fee, with the deadline November 30, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. November 30, 2026
“COB Monday 30th November 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none (page mentions no fee)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Acquisitive prize
“$27,000 total prize pool including First Place (acquisitive), Runner-Up, and People's Choice”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. All artists over 18 living in NSW or ACT
“living in NSW or ACT”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Judged; First Place work acquired by museum; includes People's Choice award”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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