2025 Experimental Print Prize

Castlemaine Art Museum is pleased to announce the fourth Experimental Print Prize (EPP).

Established in 2019, the biennial prize is open to artists residing in Victoria. Initiated and funded originally by Michael Rigg, the prize now evolves to a platform supported by many. Through their generous support, three prizes are offered: $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000 for an emerging artist.

This iteration of the prize and future iterations will now be acquisitive, cementing the importance of this opportunity for printmakers and CAM’s commitment to showcase the medium.

There is a strong tradition of printmaking in Victoria and the EPP seeks to foster new directions in the field, through both the exhibition of shortlisted artists and awarding of prizes. Unique amongst printmaking prizes, EPP recognises that experimentation and risk are essential to art.

Entries are invited from artists using innovative approaches to traditional printmaking processes such as intaglio, relief, planographic, digital processes and photography (if included within the printmaking process). Experimentation may include challenging and redefining concepts of printmaking; crossing traditional boundaries between media; pushing the limits of medium and process; engaging with new tools, techniques, and materials; artists’ books and three-dimensional work will be accepted. Established through to early career artists are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

• Read the conditions of entry and ensure all eligibility requirements are met
• Complete the entry form
• Upload a high-quality digital image 2MB max
• Submit payment of AUD $40.00 (incl. GST) (one entry per person)

Once processed, acknowledgement of entry and receipt of payment will be emailed to entrants.

Read T's and C's here
Read FAQ's here
Submit your entry here

IMPORTANT DATES
Entries Open: 1 July 2025
Entries Close: 28 September 2025
Selected Finalists Notified: Early October
Finalists to Deliver Work to Castlemaine Art Museum: From 20 - 25 October
Exhibition Dates: 8 November 2025– 1 March 2026
Official Opening and Announcement of Prizes: 8 November 2025
Announcement of People’s Choice: 1 March 2026
Collection of Works: 5 - 8 March 2026

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