FACETS 2025: Fairholme’s Open Art Prize Returns

FACETS 2025: Fairholme’s Open Art Prize Returns

After the success of its debut exhibition in 2017, Fairholme College is once again opening its doors to artists far and wide with the return of FACETS – the Fairholme Open Art Prize.

Now in its eighth year, FACETS has become a highly anticipated event on the cultural calendar, showcasing a curated collection of two- and three-dimensional artworks. From painting, sculpture and drawing, to digital art, video and photography, this boutique exhibition offers artists a unique platform to connect with audiences through creativity and conversation.

FACETS is more than an art prize; it’s a celebration of artistic excellence, education and community. The exhibition embraces a diverse selection of works from emerging and established artists across Australia and beyond, with up to 200 pieces carefully selected and professionally presented by Fairholme’s Curatorial Team.

Prize Categories:

  • Fairholme Open Art Prize (Acquisitive): $10,000
  • Facets Inspiring Creativity Prize (Acquisitive): $2,500
  • John Sessarago Photography Prize (Acquisitive): $2,500
  • Mary Snow Memorial Emerging Artist Award: $1,000

Key Dates:

  • Entries Close: 11 April 2025
  • Finalists Notified: 22 April 2025
  • Artwork Delivery: 2 May 2025
  • Artists’ Preview: 8 May 2025
  • Exhibition: 9–11 May 2025

Venue:

Fairholme College, East Toowoomba, QLD

Artists of all backgrounds are encouraged to enter and be part of this distinctive and refined exhibition experience.

Learn more or apply by emailing: FacetsofFairholme@fairholme.qld.edu.au

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