Only 40 Hours Left to Enter the River of Art Prize!
Calling all artists the clock is ticking—this is the final chance to showcase your work on one of Australia’s most vibrant coastal arts stages. With a boost to over $9,200* in prizes including a feature exhibition during the 21st River of Art Festival, this is the moment to share your vision, your medium, and your story. Don’t wait—entries close at midnight tomorrow!
LAST CHANCE ENTER HERE
Prize Pool Boost
We are thrilled to announce the generosity of our sponsor, Community Bank Batemans Bay and Supporters, Mystery Bay Cottages and The Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre Their commitment to nurturing creativity and celebrating local and national talent has allowed us to increase the prize offerings and create even more opportunities for artists to shine:
• The First Prize winner will receive $4,500 in cash
PLUS The Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre proudly offers the winning artist a supported solo exhibition at the Mechanics Institute in 2026. This offer includes 2 week venue hire (Sept 2026) plus installation time, promotion through the BAS website and social channels, access to equipment and resources at the Mechanics Institute and a $550 stipend for exhibition expenses, this package is worth over $2,000
•The Second Prize Winner takes home $2,000 cash
•The Highly Commended Artist receives $500 cash
•And we will present a Peoples Choice Prize
THE FESTIVAL IS BUILDING
NOW IS THE TIME TO START PLANNING YOUR VISIT
SEE WHAT’S ON Get ready for a jam-packed September from Durras in the north, across the Eurobodalla to Bermagui and Cobargo in the south. With over 120km of stunning coastline, creative events, and spring adventures—from whale watching to poetry slams—this is your sign to dive in. Book your workshops, lock in your music gigs, and secure your accommodation now—because the River of Art Festival is calling, and you won’t want to miss a moment! Follow the links below or search WHAT’S ON
Want to be a part of the Festival?
Inclusion in the Program, also referred to as the ART TRAIL, is open for all artists, makers, performers, musicians, the literary and arts related educators held in venues from Durras in the north across the Eurobodalla to Cobargo & Bermagui in the South.