The Waverley Art Prize celebrates excellence across the local arts community and greater Australian contemporary Visual Arts sector. From Friday 4 July, experience the incredible work of our finalists from your very own Bondi Pavilion Gallery.

Commencing in 1986, the Waverley Art Prize has a long history as a dedicated painting and drawing prize, cultivating and supporting local artists. The Prize has an illustrious alumnus of previous winners including Janet Lawrence, Wendy Sharpe, John Bokor, Tonee Messiah, Carolyn Craig and Bronte Leighton-Dore.

Waverley Art Prize is presented in partnership with Waverley Woollahra Art School, the longest running artist-run initiative in Waverley.

This year’s judges are Anne Ryan (Curator of Australian Art, Art Gallery of New South Wales) and Jasper Knight (Artist).

The 2025 finalists are to be announced.