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Pine Creek Station Master's House, 1915, PH0781/0029, Library & Archives Northern Territory, Public Domain
2026 PINE CREEK ART PRIZE
The Pine Creek Heritage & Tourism Association, it’s membership, community, esteemed partners and sponsors are proud to present the 2026 Pine Creek Art Prize.
Celebrating 21 years, with new youth and commemorative award categories across art and photography, and over $2500 in prizes, we are calling on local and Northern Territory artists to submit artworks for consideration and exhibition.
To download an entry submission form:
For full Terms & Conditions:
2025 Art Prize winner
Dora Levakis: "Portrait of Lance Lawrence."
Pencil & charcoal on paper
Location:
Station Master’s Residence, Miner’s Park adjacent Main Terrace, Pine Creek, NT
Exhibition Opening & Awards Night: Friday 26th June, 5.30pm
Key Dates:
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Entries open:
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Entries close:
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Artwork delivery:
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Awards night:
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Exhibition close:
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Artwork collection:
Please note that no entries or artworks will be accepted before or after these dates; and ensure that full Terms & Conditions and criteria in your Entry Form submission/s have been acknowledged and followed.
Tue 14th April
Fri 5th June
Mon 8th to 13th June
Fri 26th June, 5.30pm
Fri 3rd July
Mon 6th to 10th July
Awards:
Leonie Ruig Budding Artists Award:
A series of small prizes awarded to local Pine Creek resident budding artists aged 5 to 12
Youth Art & Photography Award:
Entry Fee: $5 | Criteria: 13 – 17 Years, Vic-Daly residents
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Art prize: $400
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Photography prize: $200
Art & Photography Award:
Entry fee: $10 | Criteria: 18+ years, NT resident artists
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Art prize: $1000
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Photography prize: $400
The Mayse Young People’s Choice Award:
Announced Sat 27th June 4pm, Goldrush Festival, Miner's Park
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People’s Choice – Art & Photography: $400
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People’s Choice – Youth: $100 Art Supplies Voucher
NEW!
2025 People's Choice Award winner
Gaye Lawrence: "Owl"
Collage and acrylic on canvas
Sponsorship / support:
The 2026 Pine Creek Art Prize is a community volunteer project delivered by the Pine Creek Heritage & Tourism Association Inc. and is made possible through the generous support of sponsors, individuals and the community of Pine Creek. In 2026, we would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the following: Dheran Young - Member for Daly, Pussy Cat Flats Sport & Recreation Association, Pine Creek Heritage & Tourism Association, National Trust of Australia, the Pine Creek Hotel, Brian Skinner, Top News Katherine, Sue Evan, Di Benson and the Victoria-Daly Regional Council Pine Creek Office.
