Ravenswood Australian Women's Art Prize 2027 Opens With A$58,000 in Awards
The 2027 Ravenswood Australian Women's Art Prize is now open for original artworks by women artists meeting the organiser's Australian citizenship, permanent-residence or recent-residence requirements. The award is an independently judged national visual-art competition, not a general exhibition call. This article covers the NEW 2027 edition; earlier annual Ravenswood prize articles do not describe this year's entry period, rules and prizes. Entry categories include professional, emerging and Indigenous emerging artists working in painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, textiles, video and other media.
2027 edition, prizes and application dates
Host: Ravenswood School for Girls, Gordon, Sydney, New South Wales. Edition: 2027. Total advertised awards A$58,000. Entries close Wednesday 10 February 2027 at 12:00 noon AEDT. Finalists expected to be announced 31 March 2027. Awards night 14 May 2027; finalist exhibition at Ravenswood and online 15–30 May 2027. This competition has Australia-specific eligibility requirements, so the primary entry information is presented in English.
Prize categories and eligible media
Three main judged prize categories: Professional Artist Prize A$35,000; Emerging Artist Prize A$7,500; Indigenous Emerging Artist Prize A$7,500. Additional awards include a A$2,000 People's Choice Award with an art prize package and six A$1,000 Highly Commended prizes. The major winning categories are acquisitive, meaning the three category-winning artworks transfer to the host collection under the current rules. Original visual artwork may be considered across painting, drawing, print, ceramics, sculpture, photographic work, textiles, video and new media. The artwork must satisfy the organiser's media, dimensions, originality, exhibition and supply conditions.
Artist eligibility, fees and rules
Entrants must identify as women artists, be at least 18 years old as of 1 February 2027, and either be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or have resided in Australia during the twelve months preceding the closing date. For the Indigenous Emerging Artist category, the official Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eligibility terms apply. Published sector information describes entry fees of A$50 for the Professional category and A$30 for Emerging or Indigenous Emerging, but applicants must confirm those amounts and any exemptions or payment changes in the official 2027 portal. Eligibility also depends on originality, the number of submissions, relevant age or career status, and responsibility for producing and delivering finalist artworks.
How to enter the 2027 competition
Visit the organiser's official Ravenswood Australian Women's Art Prize website and open the application for the 2027 edition. Supply current artwork images or approved video and descriptions, a concise artist CV and artist statement and any additional category documentation. Check entry fees, admissible media and dimensions, finalist shipping costs, award acquisition conditions, any sales commission and the exact 10 February 2027 submission time before payment. Do not reuse an older annual edition's form.
Original organiser and application sources
About the organiser
The Ravenswood Australian Women's Art Prize was established in 2017 to recognise and exhibit artwork by women in Australia. It is presented by Ravenswood School for Girls in Gordon, New South Wales and brings together artists across different ages, media and cultural backgrounds. Organisers report thousands of entries across its earlier editions.
Editorial verification and disclaimer
The distinct 2027 edition was checked on 13 November 2026 against the organiser's 2027 entry announcement and full published/draft history. Previous annual editions are separate competitions.
This independently edited article is a reference summary of an external job or prize announcement, not the official organiser's information. Updates, translation and editorial interpretation may differ. Before applying, sharing personal information or making any payment, check the latest official eligibility, application or entry fees, closing time, remuneration, award and acquisition conditions, and application procedure. Where any discrepancy arises, the original organiser's current notice and rules prevail.