Creators Mark Art Prize and Exhibition “Wide Open Spaces” Gerringong Town Hall September 12 - 14, 2025
Sponsored by Illawarra Community Care and C3 Haven Community Church.
After a hugely successful inaugural event, the Creator’s Mark Art Prize and Exhibition returns in 2025, inviting artists to reflect on the theme “Wide Open Spaces”—a celebration of both the vast beauty of the natural world and the expansive places of peace found within. This year, artists are encouraged to explore how open spaces—whether in landscapes, memory, or imagination—evoke freedom, renewal, and inspiration. Submissions in paint, pencil, and mixed media (on canvas and in sculpture) are welcomed, with a focus on works that capture the grandeur of nature as well as the quiet, internal landscapes of the soul.
Prize Money & Categories: We offer generous prizes in the following categories: Open category: 1st prize $3,000.00; 2nd prize $1,500.00; 3rd prize $750.00 Youth category (12-17): 1st prize $300.00; 2nd prize $150.00 Children (11 and under): 1st prize $100.00; 2nd prize $50.00 People's Choice Award: $500.00
Calling All Artists! Artists of all experience levels are warmly invited to participate.
Submissions Open Now – Submission close: July 31, 2025
For entry details and guidelines, visit: 🌐 https://www.creatorsmark.art
A Weekend of Art, Creativity & Community
Join us at Gerringong Town Hall for an inspiring weekend of art, conversation, and creativity.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6pm doors open 🎨 Official Opening Night Presentation of the Open and Youth Prizes Art sales from 7pm Refreshments & Grazing Table Live Music
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – 10AM - 4PM ✨Markets and Family Day In addition to the exhibition you can enjoy: Artisan Markets – featuring quality handmade works from local creatives, with proceeds supporting Illawarra Community Care Kids All-Day Art Space – an opportunity to bring out the artist in all of us Devonshire Teas, Cake Stall and Artist Merch available inside
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 – 10AM - 4PM 🎶 Closing Celebration Hosted by C3 Haven Community Church, featuring: Live Music & Community Gathering (10AM - 12PM) Artist Q&A Deep Dive Presentation of the People’s Choice Award The exhibition remains open until 4PM for final viewing and sales.
Our Partners & Purpose
The Creator’s Mark Art Prize and Exhibition is a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven initiative presented by Illawarra Community Care and C3 Haven Community Church. Proceeds raised will support Illawarra Community Care’s work in local communities, fostering creativity, connection, and well-being through the arts. Together, we are committed to celebrating artistic expression as a vital part of community life.
📢 Join us as we embrace the beauty of “Wide Open Spaces” and the inspiration they bring—both within and around us!
