We are excited to launch the Snowy Mountains Grammar School Curiosity Centre Art Prize, a special event marking the opening of our innovative new learning space. This year’s theme, Rivers and Waterways – Exploring the Landscape, Flora, and Fauna of Our Local Waterways, invites artists to capture the beauty and diversity of our region’s environment.

Theme: “Rivers and Waterways – Exploring the Landscape, Flora, and Fauna of Our Local Waterways”

Artists are encouraged to express their connection to the rivers, landscapes, and ecosystems of the Snowy Monaro region. From vibrant riverbanks to the wildlife they support, this theme offers endless possibilities for creative exploration.

Age Categories

The Curiosity Centre Art Prize is open to all students and adults, with categories for every age group:

  • Early Childhood – Year 2
  • Years 3 – 6
  • Years 7 – 9
  • Years 10 – 12
  • Open Category (Adult) 

Prizes

We are excited to offer a range of fantastic prizes to celebrate the artistic talents of participants:

  • Category Winners – Prizes awarded to the winner in each age group
  • People’s Choice Award – Selected by public vote
  • Encouragement Award – Recognising emerging talent
  • Overall Student Winner – The top student entry will have their name engraved on the Curiosity Centre Art Prize plaque
  • Overall Winner – Their artwork will be professionally framed or presented and displayed in the Curiosity Centre throughout 2025

Important Dates

  • Entries Open: Tuesday 1 October 2024, 11:00 am
  • Entries Close: Friday 15 November 2024, 4:30 pm
  • Exhibition Evening and Awards Announcement: Tuesday 26 November 2024, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, The Curiosity Centre, Snowy Mountains Grammar School
  • Artworks Collection: Friday 7 February 2025

(Please submit and collect from the SMGS Administration Office between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm)

How to Enter

Participants can submit one artwork using any of the following mediums:

  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Collage
  • Drawing

Submission Guidelines

  • One artwork per entrant
  • Artwork must be on paper (A3-A2 size), unmounted and unframed
  • Works can be vertical or horizontal
  • Sculpture entries must not exceed 50cm in any dimension
  • Please clearly label the back of your artwork with the display orientation, your name, age, and contact details

For more information or questions, please contact alice.ham@smgs.nsw.edu.au