The Gosford Art Prize is the premier art prize of the Central Coast region, with local and national artists engaged in friendly competition for over $25,000 in total prizes.

The exhibition of finalists at the Gosford Regional Gallery is an annual highlight of the exhibition program.

2021 winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Gosford Art Prize 2021! The exhibition is on display until 9 January 2022 At Gosford Regional Gallery. You can also view the exhibition catalogue.

First Prize – $15,000

Nicolette Axiak and Jelena Sinik
Forever or for Now?
Hand painted animation
4K video

Second Prize – $5,000

Vanessa Encarnacao
Crocheted Camouflage
Oil on board
30.5 x 23cm

Aboriginal Artist Prize– $2,500

Cheryl McCoy
Yarona Marai Buridga (Earth Spirit Arise)
Wodblock and lino print with chine colle on Magnani Incisioni 310gsm
45.5 x 61cm (unframed image)

Gosford Ceramics Prize – $2,000

Alan Adrian Mendoza
Mayan Jug
Raku
24 x 24 x 24cm

Highly Commended– $1,000

Kevin Duncan
Dinawan
Carved emu egg
6 cm x 14cm

Highly Commended– $1,000

Lee Leibrandt
Oh hi, 2020
Tapestry weaving
37 x 22cm