Art PRIZE For All
We are thrilled to launch the 2025 Art Prize, “Prix Yves Hernot”
A celebration of creativity, expression, and talent! Open to all artists working in Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, and Mixed Media, this is a unique opportunity to showcase your work, gain recognition, and compete for exciting prizes.
Theme of the Year: Bonjour tomorrow
Let your creativity transport us into the future! How do you envision France a century from now—its landscapes, people, culture, language, or daily life? This thought-provoking theme invites bold interpretations and imaginative perspectives.
Whether you're an emerging or established artist, we invite you to be part of this vibrant cultural event.
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Categories
Open to all forms of visual art – painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and more. -
Eligibility
All ages are welcome to participate.
Both amateur and professional artists are encouraged to enter.📝 How to Enter
Step 1 – Register
Submit your completed registration form by Friday, 5 September 2025, 12:00 PM. Step 2 – Submit Your Artwork
All artworks must be delivered no later than Friday, 12 September 2025, 12:00 PM.🏆 Prizes
Generously supported by our donor Yves Hernot and the Alliance Française de Newcastle.-
1st Prize
- Adults: $500
- Youth: $150
- Adults: $500
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2nd Prize
- Adults: $250
- Youth: $100
- Adults: $250
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3rd Prize
- A bundle of French-themed goodies
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Double cinema passes to French film screenings hosted by AF Newcastle
(Awarded by public vote during the exhibition)
- A bundle of French-themed goodies
📅 Key Dates
- Entries Open: Monday, 21 July 2025
- Entries Close:Friday, 5 September 2025
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Exhibition Opening & Youth Prize Announcement:
Saturday, 13 September at 12:00 PM
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Adult Prize Announcement:
Saturday, 13 September at 5:00 PM
🖼️ Exhibition Schedule
Held at Alliance Française de Newcastle, 61–63 Scott Street, Newcastle:
- Friday, 12 September – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday, 13 September – 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Sunday, 14 September – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Visitors will be able to vote for their favourite artworks throughout the exhibition to determine the popular choice award.
📦 Artwork Delivery
Artworks can be delivered in person to:
Alliance Française, 61–63 Scott Street, NewcastlePlease email us in advance to confirm your drop-off time.
Available Times for Delivery:
- Monday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Let your creativity shine – we can’t wait to see your vision of “France in 100 Years”!
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1st Prize
$10 for members/per artwork
$15 for non-members/per artwork
Free for the Youth Art prize (-18 yrs old)
Contact us
contact@afnewcastle.com.au
Please note that there are no office hours.
Alliance Française de Newcastle
63 Scott Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300
Completely accessible
Tramway Stop "Newcastle Beach"
Postal
PO Box 505
Jesmond, NSW 2299
We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which the Alliance Française de Newcastle stands and remind people that
we live and work on Aboriginal land.
We pay our respects to elders, past, present and emerging.