Anthony Breslin Art Prize information

The Anthony Breslin Art Prize celebrates Deniliquin’s vibrant arts and culture scene, amplifies the creative voices of regional Australian youth, and unites the community through the power of art. It honours the enduring legacy of the late Anthony Breslin and his deep commitment to encouraging and nurturing creativity in everyone.

Anthony was a big supporter of Deniliquin and the Deni Ute Muster and was given an incredibly warm welcome by the community, business leaders and creatives of all ages when he launched his touring exhibition, Melange, at the Peppin Heritage Centre Gallery in June 2024. Soon after, he received a commission for a mural work to be placed at the entrance to the Muster grounds. Inspired, he created ‘Utetopia’, celebrating the Ute Muster in his iconic, vibrant, artistic style. This mural was the last public work he created before he sadly passed away in April this year.

Conceived by Anthony’s long-time friend, Tara Strong, and in partnership with the Deni Ute Muster, the inaugural prize will focus on submissions from two youth categories, 8-12 years and 13-18 years. All works will be shown at the Peppin Heritage Centre Gallery, with the winners (including a People’s Choice Award winner) receiving generous cash prizes.

Prize money:

1st Prize: $300

2^nd Prize: $250

3^rd Prize: $200

People’s Choice Award: $150

People’s Choice award voting will run from the 20^th September – 10^th October in the Peppin Heritage Centre Gallery.

Make sure you ask family, friends & fans to vote for you!

IMPORTANT DATES

Online submission date deadline: Sunday 14th September

Drop off/ Mailed artwork to arrive at Peppin Heritage Centre & Gallery by: Thursday 18^th September

Exhibition dates: Saturday 20^th September  – Tuesday 21^st October

Art Prize winners announced: Saturday 11^th October at Peppin Heritage Centre & Gallery award event (more details coming soon)

Artwork to be picked up from Peppin Heritage Centre & Gallery by: Tuesday 4^th November  

Artwork to be mailed return between: Friday 24^th  October and Friday 7^th November, 2025.

Terms & Conditions of Entry

• The artist declares all submission details to be true. All care will be taken of artwork once it arrives at the gallery, including completion of a condition form, once unpacked.
• It must be personally signed over to a member of staff at the gallery. It is the artist’s responsibility to pick up the artwork between 23^rd October – 4^th November.
• Artwork to be posted will be sent via mail within a two week period after the exhibition closes.
• There will be no insurance covering the parcel, unless pre-paid by the artist.  If the return cost is not covered, it will not be posted and will have to be picked up by the pick-up deadline, otherwise it will be disposed of. Peppin Heritage Centre & Art Gallery will claim a commission of 10% on artwork sold. Artists selling their work and the winner (if selling merchandise) will need to complete a ‘Statement by Supplier’ form)
• The Anthony Breslin Art Prize team reserve the right to withhold from exhibition any work deemed contra to the spirit of the prize. Decision of judges will be considered final.
• No correspondence will be entered into.
• The Anthony Breslin Art Prize team reserve the right to dispose of all artwork not collected by the due date (Tuesday 4^th November). 
• Any winning artist under the age of 16 will need their parents to provide banking details for the account that the prize money is to be transferred into.
• Privacy Statement: All information submitted in this form will be kept private and not shared with any third party entities.

• By submitting this form I acknowledge (for 16 years and under, on behalf of) that I have read and accept the terms and conditions as listed above.