Coraki Art Prize

The Coraki Art Prize began in 1997 as part of the Coraki Tea Tree Festival and has since continued to be run annually as an event on its own, Except for 2 years during COVID and 2023 after the devastating floods, when we lost all of our equipment, hanging devices, stands, signage, lighting etc. It has grown over the years and is recognise

The Coraki Art Prize began in 1997 as part of the Coraki Tea Tree Festival and has since continued to be run annually as an event on its own, Except for 2 years during COVID and 2023 after the devastating floods, when we lost all of our equipment, hanging devices, stands, signage, lighting etc. It has grown over the years and is recognised and respected widely throughout Northern NSW.

The Coraki Art Prize offers various art awards to recognize excellence in the arts. Our art awards are an opportunity for artists to gain recognition, showcase their work, and be part of a vibrant arts community.

It attracts entries from some of the regions best artists and welcomes emerging artists to share their work and get involved.  Artists gain recognition and showcase their work through our awards, prize monies, exhibitions and sale of works.  

We are a non for profit, volunteer run art prize.  We work to be financially viable through successful fundraisers, networking and nurturing relationships with our community, business, schools and sponsors. 

Our judges are well respected and held in high regard within the Art community. Each section is judged separately and judges are chosen for their expertise in each specific medium/practice. Best In Show ($2000 prize) is judged by all the judges together and collectively they choose the winner. Popular Choice ($500 prize) is won by the artist who gets the most votes made by the public who come to view the exhibition.

Coraki Art Prize is dedicated to delivering an inclusive and inspiring art show annually in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.  The area has endured multiple severe weather events in recent years and we believe in the power of art to inspire, uplift and foster community.

Our purpose is to celebrate and promote the arts and offer an opportu

Coraki Art Prize is dedicated to delivering an inclusive and inspiring art show annually in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.  The area has endured multiple severe weather events in recent years and we believe in the power of art to inspire, uplift and foster community.

Our purpose is to celebrate and promote the arts and offer an opportunity to exhibit for all artists, professional and emerging with a strong emphasis on inclusion of our youth. 

To be inclusive we offer entries and prizes for many different mediums including, painting, works on paper (drawing and printmaking), sculpture, photography, youth photography, youth art (12 years and under) and youth

art (13 to 18 years). 

Our intent is to bring our community together through the arts by offering a wonderful exhibition and show for all to enjoy and share in each year.

BEST IN SHOW $2000

Sponsored by Richmond Valley Council

POPULAR CHOICE $500

Sponsored by Swan Bay Sandstone Landscape and Quarry Supplies

SECTION 1: PAINTING

1st Prize $1000 Sponsored by Richmond River Locksmiths  

2nd Prize $200 Sponsored by Home Hardware Casino

3rd Prize $150 Sponsored by The Thompson Family 

SECTION 2: WORKS ON PAPER (drawing,

BEST IN SHOW $2000

Sponsored by Richmond Valley Council

POPULAR CHOICE $500

Sponsored by Swan Bay Sandstone Landscape and Quarry Supplies

SECTION 1: PAINTING

1st Prize $1000 Sponsored by Richmond River Locksmiths  

2nd Prize $200 Sponsored by Home Hardware Casino

3rd Prize $150 Sponsored by The Thompson Family 

SECTION 2: WORKS ON PAPER (drawing, printmaking)

1st Prize $1000 Sponsored by Coraki Hotel & Palomino Hair Salon Lismore 

2nd Prize $200 Sponsored by Compass Equipment Hire

3rd Prize $150 Sponsored by The Thompson Family 

SECTION 3: SCULPTURE

1st Prize $1000 Sponsored by The Coraki Art Prize 

2nd Prize $200 Sponsored by Coraki Golf Club

SECTION 4: PHOTOGRAPHY

1st Prize $1000 Sponsored by Good Evans Art Studio & Richie Williamson MP  

2nd Prize $200 Sponsored by Ampol Coraki

SECTION 5: YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY under 18 

1st Prize $200 Sponsored by Peter Humphries 

2nd Prize $100 Sponsored by Peter Humphries 

SECTION 6: YOUTH ART 13-18 yrs (any medium)

1st Prize $200 Sponsored by Sacred Earth Funerals

2nd Prize $100 Sponsored by Sacred Earth Funerals 

SECTION 7: YOUTH ART 12 yrs & under (any medium)

1st Prize $200 Sponsored by Coraki Hi-Way Snacks 

2nd Prize $100 Sponsored by Annie Alderman- Good Evans Art Studio

Encouragement Award $50

Sponsored by Good Evans Art Studio 

Richmond Valley Council

 Home - Richmond Valley Council (nsw.gov.au) 

Swan Bay Sandstone Landscape and Quarry Supplies

 HOME - Sandstone | Landscape | Quarry | Swan Bay NSW (swanbaysandstone.com.au) 

Richmond River Locksmiths

Mobile Locksmith Services | Richmond River Locksmiths

Home Hardware Casino

https://www.homehardware.com.au/stores/nsw/cas

Richmond Valley Council

 Home - Richmond Valley Council (nsw.gov.au) 

Swan Bay Sandstone Landscape and Quarry Supplies

 HOME - Sandstone | Landscape | Quarry | Swan Bay NSW (swanbaysandstone.com.au) 

Richmond River Locksmiths

Mobile Locksmith Services | Richmond River Locksmiths

Home Hardware Casino

https://www.homehardware.com.au/stores/nsw/casino-casino-home-timber-hardware-480160

Coraki Hotel

https://www.facebook.com/corakilocal/

Palomino Hair Salon

https://www.palominohair.com.au/

Compass Equipment Hire

https://compassequipmenthireptyltd.com.au/

Coraki Golf Club

https://www.facebook.com/corakigolfclub/

Richie Williamson, MP

https://www.richiewilliamson.com.au

Sacred Earth Funerals

 Compassionate Funeral Services in Lismore Sacred Earth Funerals 

Ampol Coraki

https://g.co/kgs/xzJwpCq

Coraki Hi-Way Snacks

https://www.facebook.com/hiwaysnacks/

Good Evans Art Studio

https://www.goodevansartstudio.com.au/