about the prize
The purpose of the Ludlow Art Prize is to bring people together to shine a light on the listed, critically endangered Tuart Forest located at Ludlow, while fostering creativity and supporting artists in their artistic endeavours.
The Ludlow Art Prize is managed by the Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group Inc, a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2018 to help restore the last remaining tall stand Tuart Forest in the world, located at Ludlow.
Open
1 March 2026
Close
25 October 2026
Award
6 November 2026
Ludlow Art Prize - Sculpture in the Forest
The Ludlow Art Prize for a sculpture.
The Ludlow Art Prize for a sculpture (Selected by an independent panel of judges; non-acquisitive) $5,000 cash.
All entrants will be invited to attend the official opening and prize presentation.
Closing date: 25 October 2026.
The work must be for sale. The sales commission is 33% (GST inclusive).
Entry fee: $40 Inc. GST per art work (includes entry to the official opening)
Ludlow Art Prize - Australian Landscape Painting
The Ludlow Art Prize for a landscape painting.
The Ludlow Art Prize for a sculpture (Selected by an independent panel of judges; non-acquisitive) $5,000 cash.
All entrants will be invited to attend the official opening and prize presentation.
Closing date: 25 October 2026.
The work must be for sale. The sales commission is 33% (GST inclusive).
Entry fee: $40 Inc. GST per art work (includes entry to the official opening)
PAINTING
Peoples Choice Award
Peoples Choice Award $1,000 cash
Key dates
Entries open
1 March 2026
Entries close
25 October 2026
Art delivery
31 October to 1 November 2026
10am to 2pm
Award
6 November 2026
Art exhibition
7 November to 15 November 2026
Artwork collection
To be advised
Become a supporter/donor
The purpose of the Ludlow Art Prize is to bring people together to shine a light on the listed, critically endangered Tuart Forest located at Ludlow, while fostering creativity and supporting artists in their artistic endeavours.
Your donation will be greatly appreciated and will help us to secure the Ludlow Art Prize as a permanent event in future years. As a not-for-profit organisation with DGR status your donation is 100% tax deductible.
Ludlow Art Prize
Ludlow Settlement
21 Ludlow Road North, LUDLOW 6280
WESTERN AUSTRALIA