Invitation Art Prize

The Invitation Art Prize is a $25,000 acquisitive award for West Australian professional artists. Across its long-standing history, it has showcased high-calibre contemporary artists working across different practices, career stages and lived experiences. The winning artwork is acquired into the City of Joondalup’s Art Collection and is a significant addition to the collection’s character and identity.  

There have been 25 winning artworks since the prize was launched in 1998. In a new era of the program from 2025, ten selected artists will be shortlisted and paid a fee to develop a new body of work. Historically, the prize has been exhibited in one of the City’s major shopping centres. This year, in an exciting change, the exhibition will be featured in the City’s new gallery space, Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery.  

Key dates

Award Ceremony: Saturday 11 October, 6pm 

Exhibition dates: Thursday 16 October – Saturday 13 December 2025 

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