A1 Darebin Art Salon 2025 | Entries Now Open

The highly anticipated A1 Darebin Art Salon is back for another year celebrating art, creativity and expression within our community. All artists who live, work, study or base their creative practice in the City of Darebin are invited to exhibit a piece of wall-based artwork at the spectacular Bundoora Homestead.

This will be the fifth iteration of this major biennial art prize and exhibition. It is free to enter, and all submissions will be exhibited up to and including the 150th entry. Artworks must be new or recent and no larger than A1 (59.4 x 84.1cm). Artworks can be any medium but must be able to be hung on a wall.  

ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

Applications close Wednesday 11 December 2024, 12pm

Attend our in-person information session at the Darebin Intercultural Centre Wednesday 20 November, 6-7pm. Click here for more details and to RSVP.

PRIZES 

Participating artists are eligible to win the following prizes:  

The Exhibiting Award: The winner of this prize will receive a Solo Exhibition at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre in 2026.   

Four People’s Choice Awards will be awarded in the following categories:   

• Photography   

• Painting   

• Drawing/printmaking   

• Textile/mixed media   

KEY DATES 

Registrations Open | Wednesday 6 November 2024   
Registrations Close | Wednesday 11 December 2024, 12pm  
Successful applicants notified | Friday 24 January 2025
Delivery of Works | Wednesday 19 February- Saturday 22 February 2025
Exhibition Dates | Saturday 1 March – Saturday 24 May 2025  
Opening Event and Prize Announcement | Saturday 15 March 2025, 2-4pm  
Collection of Works | Wednesday 28 May- Saturday 31 May 2025

Essential Information: 

1. Entrants must be artists who currently live, work, study or base your creative practice (ie your studio) in Darebin.

2. All works submitted must be original work by the artist whose name appears on the entry form and completed between 2023-2024. 

3. All artworks must be no larger than A1 (59.4 x 84.1cm) inclusive of any frames or backing boards. They must be able to hung on a wall.  

4. If the work is heavier than 5kg, please contact Bundoora Homestead Art Centre on 03 9496 1060 to discuss the eligibility of your work.   

5. Entry forms are to be submitted online via the Bundoora Homestead Art Centre website by midday on Wednesday 11 December 2024. If you need assistance or a paper copy of the entry form, you may visit the Gallery during opening hours for staff to assist you.