Celebrating creativity by showcasing local artists and their artworks.

Annual Art Prize & Exhibition

The Creators Mark Art Prize & Exhibition is an annual charity art show and community event held at Gerringong Town Hall on the South Coast. Each year, the event celebrates creativity by showcasing local artists and their interpretations of a specific theme. The event spans a weekend and includes various activities such as art exhibitions, artisan markets, delicious snacks and live music.

Event Highlights

Opening Night: Features the official opening of the art show, presentation of Open, Youth and Children’s Prizes, commencement of art sales, accompanied by drinks, a grazing table and live music.

Art Show and Activities: Includes select artisan markets, activities for children and refreshments like Devonshire teas.

Artist Deep Dive: Offers in-depth sessions with local artist Emily King.

Live Music: Throughout the weekend we will be entertained with live music by singer/songwriter Greg Yip, harp trio Harp&Bowl and the Megan Hunter & Laura Briggs Duo.

Art Prize Categories and Awards:

Open Category (18+ years):

First Prize: $3,000
Second Prize: $1,500
Third Prize: $750

Youth Category (13-17 years):

First Prize: $300
Second Prize: $150

Developing Artist Category (12 years & under):

First Prize: $100
Second Prize: $50

People's Choice Award:

$500

This Year's Theme

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Wide Open Spaces

September 12-14, 2025

Gerringong Town Hall
106 Fern Street
Gerringong, NSW 25

Life can at times feel restrictive and pressured. The Bible tells us that connection to our Creator through faith in Jesus, leads us from confinement into wide open spaces. We’d love you to meditate on and explore this concept. We look forward to seeing your creatively articulated response.

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