Key Dates.

  • Entry Closing Date.

    FRIDAY 2ND MAY 2025 - 5PM

    Ensure all entry forms, fees, and mailed artwork submissions are received by this date.

  • Intake.

    SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2025 - 10AM - 12PM

    Deliver your artwork to Agnes Water Community Hall.

  • Outtake.

    SUNDAY 1ST JUNE 2025 - 2PM - 4PM

    Collect your artwork from Agnes Water Community Hall.

HOW TO ENTER.

Entries will open on 1 March 2025.

STEP TO ENTER

1. Fill out the entry form.

2. Review and comply with the Conditions of Entry.

3. Pay the entry fee.

4. Print your info tags, fill them out, and attach them to your artwork.

Major Prizes.

  • First Prize Overall

    $5,000

    Sponsored by Agnes Water / 1770 Community Bendigo Bank

  • Second Prize Overall

    $1,500

    Sponsored by Boss Building Maintenance

Exhibition Categories.

  • Easel Works

    Mixed media, acrylic, collage, oil paint on canvas, masonite, etc.

    First Prize $1,000 - Sponsored by Mike Murry Homes

    Second Prize $500 - Sponsored by Mike Murry Homes

  • Works on Paper

    Drawing, watercolour, mixed media, and prints on paper-based supports.

    First Prize $1,000 - Sponsored by Agnes Water 1770 Concrete

    Second Prize $500 - Sponsored by Maiden Homes

  • Three-Dimensional & Fibre Works

    Pottery, sculpture, carving, assemblage, and fibre arts.

    First Prize $1,000 - Sponsored by Ocean Ridge Properties

    Second Prize $500 - Sponsored by Ocean Ridge Properties

  • Digital Works

    Photography, animation, moving images, soundscapes, etc.

    First Prize $1,000 - Sponsored by Round Hill Road Pizza

    Second Prize $500 - Sponsored by Round Hill Road Pizza

  • High School

    A4 to A3 size, works on canvas or paper only. Any medium including paint, pencil, crayon, mixed media and Photography.

    First Prize $150 - Sponsored by Agnes Coast Vet Clinic

  • Primary School

    A4 to A3 size, works on canvas or paper only. Any medium including paint, pencil, crayon, mixed media and Photography.

    First Prize $100 - Sponsored by Agnes Coast Vet Clinic

Awards.

  • Local Artist Award

    Open to residents of specified postcodes. Tick the “Local Artist” box on the entry form.

    First Prize $700 - Sponsored by Salt Bush 1770

  • Emerging Artist Award

    For artists establishing their practice. Provide a 100-word biography and Artist Statement (attached to the entry form).

    First Prize $700 - Sponsored by 1770 Art Show Inc.

  • Marine Environment Art Award

    Must use reclaimed marine debris. Include a 100-word artist statement.

    First Prize $700 - Sponsored by 1770 LARC! Tours 

  • People’s Choice Award

    Open to all entrants, voted by the public during the exhibition.

    First Prize $700 - Sponsored by Surgo and Agnes Coast News

  • Hangers’ Award

    Selected by the 1770 Art Show Committee.

    First Prize $700 - Sponsored by Technical Rescue Services

  • Quilters Award

    Exclusively for Agnes Water Quilting Group members.

    First Prize $700 - Sponsored by Stephen Bennett MP

MAKE AN IMPACT

Be part of something extraordinary with 1770 Arts. Whether it’s volunteering, sponsoring, or attending events, your involvement helps shape a vibrant creative community. Together, we can inspire, connect, and celebrate the arts in all its forms.