The Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award returns in 2027, inviting artists from across Australia to explore the possibilities of print in all its forms. As one of the country’s most respected and longest-running print prizes, the Award celebrates bold, thoughtful and ambitious work made through any print process.

Presented by Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre, this acquisitive exhibition brings together established, emerging and cross-disciplinary artists living in Australia, aged 16 years and over. With a national judging panel (to be announced) and $30,000 in prize money, the 2027 Award continues its commitment to recognising excellence, experimentation and new directions in contemporary printmaking.

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Entries close: Monday 11 January 2027

PRIZES

The 2027 award offers a total prize pool of $30,000:

Winner of The Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award: $20,000
An acquisitive prize supported by the City of Fremantle

First Nations Print Award: $5,000
Supported by Wesfarmers Arts

Young Emerging Print Prize: $5,000

Entries will be judged by a panel of nationally acclaimed artists, academics and arts professionals.

EXHIBITION

Selected works will be presented in the 48th Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award exhibition at WFAC from Saturday 1st May – Sunday 1 August 2027.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please read the Terms & Conditions for the Walyalup Fremantle Print Award. These Terms & Conditions apply for all entries into the Print Award.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (faq)

These FAQs should provide a quick guide for any potential entrants.

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