cuttlefest art prize
The Cuttlefest Art Prize 2025 has officially launched and is now open to all Whyalla residents and school groups! This competition encourages artists of all ages to celebrate our region’s unique marine life through creativity—with a $3,000 prize pool up for grabs.
Presented in partnership with Whyalla City Council, Whyalla Business & Tourism, and Country Arts SA, this year's competition invites entries in 2D or 3D formats, showcasing the giant cuttlefish or other local marine-inspired themes.
The exhibition will be open at the Middleback Arts Centre from June 4 - August 2.
Entry form links can be found here:
Entry Form
Schools entry form
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Awards Night
When: July 1 // 6pm - 9.30pm
Where: Middleback Arts Centre
TOTAL PRIZE POOL $3000 CATEGORIES INCLUDE:
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CATEGORIES |
PRIZE |
DESCRIPTION |
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Best of Show - Cuttlefest Art Prize Sponsored by: Whyalla City Council & Country Arts SA |
$800 |
Major Prize. High Skill level, creativity, originality. Any item within the exhibition can be awarded this prize. |
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Best of Show - Environmental Awareness Sponsored by: Whyalla City Council & Country Arts SA |
$500 |
High Skill level, creativity, originality. Including but not limited to: environmental awareness, respect, attitudes, behaviour, preservation, celebration of nature. |
|
Best of Show - First Nations Artwork Sponsored by: Whyalla City Council & Country Arts SA |
$500 |
High Skill level, creativity, originality. |
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Best of Show – People’s Choice Sponsored by: Whyalla City Council & Country Arts SA |
$350 |
People’s Choice Voting opens on 4 June and closes on 28 June 2025. Patrons attending the exhibition will be asked to nominate their favourite exhibit (once) on a voting slip. Votes will be counted and announced at the Awards Night. |
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Individual Youth (under 13) Sponsored by: Whyalla Business & Tourism Inc. |
$200 |
High Skill level, creativity, originality. (Proof of age to be supplied with submission) |
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Individual Youth (14-25) Sponsored by: Whyalla Business & Tourism Inc. |
$250 |
High Skill level, creativity, originality. (Proof of age to be supplied with submission) |
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School Group Entry (including Childcare & Kindergarten Groups) Sponsored by: Whyalla Business & Tourism Inc. |
$350 |
Class groups will be judged together. Theme, creativity, originality. |
Full Terms and Conditions
Judging
- The Award Winners will be chosen via a selected judging panel.
- Voting for the Best of Show - People’s Choice Award will be open from 4 – 28 June 2025. Patrons attending the exhibition will be asked to nominate their favourite exhibit (once) on a voting slip.
- Winners will be announced at the 2025 Cuttlefest Art Prize Awards Night (July 1).
- The decision of the Judge(s) is final.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Teresa Coles, Community Activation Arts & Cultural Facilitator
Whyalla City Council / Country Arts SA
08 8640 3444 / teresa.coles@whyalla.sa.gov.au
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