Port Lincoln Art Prize 2027 Terms & Conditions

Key Dates

  • Entries Open: Mon 14 Dec 2026

  • Entries Close: Sat 16 Jan 2027

  • Deliver Your Artwork: Mon 18 Jan to Sat 6 Feb 2027

  • Opening Night & Awards: Fri 12 Feb 2027

  • Exhibition dates: Sat 13 Feb - Sat 27 Mar

PORT LINCOLN ART PRIZE 2027

The Port Lincoln Art Prize is organised by Nautilus Arts Centre (NAC). The Nautilus Arts Centre and Gallery Shop are owned and operated by the City of Port Lincoln. By entering the Art Prize or submitting artwork for exhibition and/or sale, artists agree to the following:

Terms & Conditions of Entry

NAC reserves the right to determine the eligibility of artworks and reject entries that do not comply with these Conditions of Entry. All artists will be notified whether their artwork has been selected for exhibition and judging. Final judging will be conducted by an independent judge appointed by the NAC. The judge's decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the judging outcome.

Entry fees are $40 per Open entry and $22 per Youth entry

Prize winners will be announced at the Opening Night

Artwork Eligibility

The Port Lincoln Art Prize is open to all Australian residents. Artists may submit up to two (2) original artworks in any visual art medium, excluding photography. All artworks must be created and owned by the submitting artist and completed after January 2026.

All artworks entered must be available for sale during the exhibition. A commission of 25% will be retained on all sales. All 2D artworks must be ready to hang with flat D-rings and suitable hanging wire attached. All 3D artworks must be stable, able to stand independently and capable of being moved safely. Wall-based works must not exceed 2 square metres (excluding frame. 3D works must not exceed 1m wide, 1m deep, 2m high and 100kg and must fit through a doorway measuring 1.5m wide x 2m high. Each artwork must have a clearly labelled tag attached to the back or underside, including the artist's name and contact details. The Nautilus Arts Centre reserves the right to reject any artwork that is wet, dangerous, unstable, fragile or otherwise unsuitable for exhibition. Artists whose work is selected for exhibition agree not to withdraw their artwork before the exhibition closes.

Delivery & Collection

Artists are responsible for the delivery and collection of their artwork at their own expense. Unsold artworks must be collected within 7 days of the exhibition closing. Works not collected within this period may become the property of the Nautilus Arts Centre.

EXHIBITING & SALE OF ARTWORKS IN THE PORT LINCOLN ART PRIZE 2027

Terms and Conditions of Sale

The Port Lincoln Art Prize is organised by Nautilus Arts Centre (NAC). The NAC and Gallery Shop are owned and operated by the City of Port Lincoln. By entering the Port Lincoln Art Prize, artists agree to the following terms:

1. Eligibility & Assessment

All works must comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry as outlined on Entry Form.

2. Pricing and Sales Commission

Retail prices are to be agreed upon by both the artist and Council staff. Prices must include GST. A 25% commission will be deducted from the final retail price on each item sold.

3. Payments

Payment Schedule: Net payments to artists will be made by the end of the month following the exhibition closing. Payments will be transferred directly to the artist’s nominated bank account.

4. Artwork Management and Display

The Council will provide a professional and creative space in which works will be displayed. All works unsold must be collected and removed once the exhibition is closed.

5. Damaged or lost Works

The Council will exercise all reasonable care; however, no responsibility will be accepted for any lost or damaged works. The Artist/Exhibitor agrees to indemnify the Council for any loss or damage to any works submitted. The Artist/Exhibitor should affect suitable insurance cover for the works for the exhibition’s duration.

6. Photographs & Artist Information

Photographic Consent: The artist/exhibitor consents to the Council taking photographs of their works for purposes including wall plaque displays, inventory cataloguing and promotional use via the NAC and/or Council social media platforms, virtual gallery and website.

Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP): Any works that portray community’s traditional knowledge and/or cultural expressions must be brought to the attention of Council staff. Staff will work with the artist to ensure that appropriate signage can be displayed to acknowledge and respect the cultural significance and ICIP rights associated with the work.