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AVAS Inc promotes and fosters artists in the Avon Valley. Current exhibitions can be viewed at the Northam Visitor Centre.

We host the Fred Killick Award Exhibition, and the Northam Art Prize, as well as hold demonstrations and art classes.

30/10/2026

🎨⏰ ENTRIES CLOSE TODAY – NORTHAM ART PRIZE 2026! ⏰🎨

It's your LAST CHANCE to enter the 2026 Northam Art Prize!

With an incredible $14,000 prize pool across a range of categories, we'd love to see artists from across Western Australia taking part in this year's exhibition!

Whether you're an established artist, an emerging talent or entering an art prize for the very first time, this is your opportunity to showcase your creativity!

🖌️ Open to artists residing in Western Australia
🎨 Up to 3 artworks per artist
🌟 First entry FREE for eligible young artists aged 12–18 residing in the Shire of Northam

💻 All entries must be submitted online through the Avon Valley Arts Society website.

Get those entries submitted and be part of this year's Northam Art Prize!

We can't wait to see what you've been creating! 🎨✨

29/10/2026

🎨 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: SHIRE OF NORTHAM 🎨

We're proud to once again recognise the generous support of the Shire of Northam, a major sponsor and valued partner of the 2026 Northam Art Prize!

The Shire of Northam has increased its sponsorship this year, allowing us to increase the value of the Northam Art Prize, the premier award of our annual exhibition. This additional support helps us recognise outstanding artistic achievement and further strengthens the Art Prize as an opportunity for artists from across Western Australia to showcase their work.

The Shire's ongoing support extends well beyond the Art Prize, helping the Avon Valley Arts Society deliver creative opportunities, exhibitions and activities for our community throughout the year. Their commitment to fostering arts participation and supporting regional artists plays an important role in keeping creativity alive and thriving in the Avon Valley.

💛 A heartfelt thank you to the Shire of Northam for their continued generosity, increased sponsorship and belief in the value of the arts in our community. We're incredibly grateful for your partnership in helping the Northam Art Prize continue to grow and develop into such an important event on our regional arts calendar!

⏰ **LAST CHANCE TO ENTER – ENTRIES CLOSE TODAY!**

With a total prize pool of $14,000 across a range of categories, don't miss your opportunity to be part of the 2026 Northam Art Prize!

📅 Entries close TODAY – Friday 30 October 2026.
💻 All entries must be submitted online through the Avon Valley Arts Society website.

🎨 We look forward to celebrating this year's artworks at the Northam Art Prize exhibition, 14–22 November at the Northam Town Hall!

29/10/2026

🎨 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: COMMUNITY BANK TOODYAY & NORTHAM – BENDIGO BANK 🎨

We're incredibly grateful to once again recognise the generous support of Community Bank Toodyay & Northam – Bendigo Bank, one of our major sponsors of the 2026 Northam Art Prize!

Bendigo Bank has been a valued supporter of the Art Prize for many years, and we're especially delighted that they've increased their sponsorship this year, further strengthening their commitment to supporting arts and culture in our region.

Their continued generosity makes a real difference, helping us recognise artistic achievement, encourage emerging talent and provide opportunities for artists at all stages of their creative journey.

This year, Bendigo Bank is proudly sponsoring four awards:

🏆 Runner-Up Award – Recognising an outstanding artwork selected by our judges.

🌱 Emerging Artist Award – Celebrating artists of all ages who are developing their creative voice and have not previously won an award in a major art exhibition.

🎨 Indigenous Artist Award – Recognising and celebrating the creativity, stories and perspectives of Indigenous artists.

❤️ People's Choice Award – Giving exhibition visitors the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork, with the winner announced at the close of the exhibition.

💛 A heartfelt thank you to the team at Community Bank Toodyay & Northam for their ongoing generosity and for increasing their support of the Northam Art Prize in 2026. We're incredibly fortunate to have such strong community-minded businesses helping our exhibition continue to grow!

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO ENTER – ENTRIES CLOSE TOMORROW!

With a total prize pool of $14,000 across a range of categories, don't miss your opportunity to be part of the 2026 Northam Art Prize!

28/10/2026

🎨 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: VICE LEGAL 🎨

We're delighted to once again recognise the generous support of Vice Legal for the 2026 Northam Art Prize!

As a valued and ongoing supporter of the Art Prize, Vice Legal is continuing its sponsorship of the Local Artist Award, helping us celebrate the incredible creativity and talent found right here in our community.

This award is open exclusively to artists residing within the Shire of Northam, recognising the artists who contribute to the vibrant and diverse creative community in our own backyard.

💛 A heartfelt thank you to the team at Vice Legal for their continued generosity and commitment to supporting local artists. Your ongoing support helps us shine a spotlight on the talented people who make our region such a wonderful and creative place to live!

🖌️ Are you an artist living within the Shire of Northam? We'd love to see your artwork entered in this year's Northam Art Prize!

⏰ ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!

📅 Entries close Friday 30 October 2026.
💻 Enter online through the Avon Valley Arts Society website.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this year's exhibition!

27/10/2026

🎨 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: RSM AUSTRALIA (NORTHAM) 🎨

We're proud to once again recognise the generous support of RSM Australia (Northam) for the 2026 Northam Art Prize!

RSM has been a valued sponsor since the very first Northam Art Prize, standing alongside us year after year in support of artists and creativity in our region. Their long-standing commitment reflects their strong connection to the Wheatbelt community and their dedication to supporting the people and places that make it special.

RSM continues its sponsorship of the Landscape Award, celebrating artists who capture the beauty, character and diversity of the world around us. From sweeping rural landscapes and familiar Wheatbelt scenes to urban environments and imagined places, this category recognises the many ways artists interpret and respond to the landscape.

💛 A heartfelt thank you to the team at RSM Australia (Northam) for their enduring generosity and commitment to the Northam Art Prize. We're incredibly grateful for your support since the very beginning!

🖼️ Have a landscape artwork you'd love to exhibit? There's still time to enter!

⏰ ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!

📅 Entries close this Friday, 30 October 2026.
💻 Enter online through the Avon Valley Arts Society website.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this year's Northam Art Prize!

26/10/2026

🎨 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: BLACKWELL’S PLUMBING AND GAS 🎨

We're delighted to once again recognise the generous support of Blackwell’s Plumbing and Gas for the 2026 Northam Art Prize!

As long-time supporters of the Art Prize, Blackwell’s Plumbing and Gas are continuing their sponsorship of the Oils and Acrylics Award, helping us celebrate the creativity and skill of artists working in these traditional and much-loved painting mediums.

This category showcases the wonderful diversity of oil and acrylic painting, from expressive landscapes and portraits to bold contemporary works, recognising the talent and artistic expression of painters across Western Australia.

💛 A huge thank you to the team at Blackwell’s Plumbing and Gas for their continued generosity and commitment to supporting the arts in our community. We're incredibly grateful to have local businesses like yours helping us make the Northam Art Prize possible year after year!

🖌️ Working in oils or acrylics? We'd love to see your paintings entered in this year's Northam Art Prize!

📅 ENTRIES CLOSE THIS WEEK!
Friday 30 October 2026.
💻 Enter online through the Avon Valley Arts Society website

25/10/2026

🎨 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: LACHLAN HUNTER MP, JULIE FREEMAN MLC & ROB HORSTMAN MLC 🎨

We're delighted to once again recognise the generous support of Lachlan Hunter MP, together with his parliamentary colleagues Julie Freeman MLC and Rob Horstman MLC, for the 2026 Northam Art Prize!

Lachlan, who is also the Patron of the Avon Valley Arts Society, joins Julie and Rob in supporting the Youth Art Award, helping us encourage and celebrate the creativity of the next generation of artists in our community.

The Youth Art Award is open to young artists aged 12–18 residing in the Shire of Northam, with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

At AVAS, we're passionate about providing opportunities for young people to explore their creativity, build confidence and experience the excitement of having their artwork exhibited alongside established artists.

✨ To encourage our young artists to take part, their first entry is FREE, and youth artworks do not need to be for sale. We know how much time, effort and heart young artists put into their creations, and we want them to have the opportunity to share their work, whether or not they're ready to sell it.

💛 A heartfelt thank you to Lachlan, Julie and Rob for their continued generosity and commitment to supporting young artists in our community!

🖌️ Know a young artist who would love to see their work exhibited? Encourage them to enter this year's Northam Art Prize!

📅 Entries close Friday 30 October 2026.
💻 Enter online through the Avon Valley Arts Society website.

25/10/2026

🎨 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: VERLINDENS ELECTRICAL SERVICE 🎨

We're delighted to once again recognise the generous support of Verlindens Electrical Service for the 2026 Northam Art Prize!

As a valued, long-time supporter of the Art Prize, Verlindens Electrical Service is continuing its sponsorship of the Works on Paper Award, helping us celebrate the creativity and skill of artists working in a diverse range of paper-based mediums.

This category recognises everything from drawing and printmaking to watercolour, pastels and other works on paper, showcasing the wonderful variety of techniques and artistic expression within this medium.

💛 A huge thank you to the team at Verlindens Electrical Service for their continued generosity and commitment to supporting the arts in our community. We're incredibly grateful to have local businesses helping us recognise and celebrate artistic talent year after year!

✏️ Working with drawing, printmaking, watercolour or pastels? We'd love to see your artwork entered in this year's Northam Art Prize!

📅 Entries close Friday 30 October 2026.
💻 Enter online through the Avon Valley Arts Society website.

24/10/2026

🎨 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: AVON VALLEY TOYOTA 🎨

We're delighted to once again recognise the generous support of Avon Valley Toyota for the 2026 Northam Art Prize!

As a valued local business and ongoing supporter of the Art Prize, Avon Valley Toyota is continuing its sponsorship of the Mixed Media, Textiles & Fibre Award.

This category celebrates artists who explore a diverse range of materials and techniques, from textiles and fibre art to imaginative mixed media creations. It's a wonderful opportunity to recognise the innovation and creativity of artists who experiment with different materials and push the boundaries of traditional art forms.

💛 A big thank you to the team at Avon Valley Toyota for their continued generosity and commitment to supporting the arts in our region. The support of local businesses like yours plays an important role in making the Northam Art Prize possible!

🧵 Working with mixed media, textiles or fibre? We'd love to see your creations entered in this year's Northam Art Prize!

📅 Entries close Friday 30 October 2026.
💻 Enter online through the Avon Valley Arts Society website.

24/10/2026

🎨 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: AVON VALLEY GLASS 🎨

We're delighted to once again recognise the generous support of Avon Valley Glass for the 2026 Northam Art Prize!

After joining us as a sponsor in 2025, Avon Valley Glass is continuing its support of the Photography & Digital Art Award, helping us celebrate artists working with both traditional photography and digital media.

This category recognises the many ways artists capture and interpret the world around us, from beautiful landscapes and striking portraits to imaginative digital creations.

💛 A huge thank you to the team at Avon Valley Glass for continuing to support the Northam Art Prize and helping us recognise the creativity and talent of artists across Western Australia!

📸 Have you got a photograph or digital artwork you'd love to exhibit? We'd love to see it entered in this year's Northam Art Prize!

📅 Entries close Friday 30 October 2026.
💻 Enter online through the Avon Valley Arts Society website.

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