Create, Connect and Win
Register to attend the 2025 Parkinson’s Australia National Conference, create an artwork responding to the Conference theme of ‘CONNECTION’, and enter for a shot at winning a share of more than $4,000 in prizes, thanks to our sponsor, Natio.
Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but it also offers unique opportunities to express strength, creativity, and connection.
You might find that creating art eases your symptoms, or that your experience of Parkinson’s leads you to create artwork that’s unique and special.
The Parkinson’s Australia Art Prize is a chance for delegates attending the Parkinson’s Australia National Conference to share their journey through art. Showcase your talents, connect with others, and inspire the world with your creativity!
CLOSING DATE EXTENDED!
Enter by Friday, 28 March 2025.
How to Enter
Respond to the theme ‘connection’ – however feels right to you. There is no right or wrong – the limit is your own imagination.
If you need help to get started, try these prompts:
- How many types of “connection” can you think of? List them.
Which meaning do you connect with? - When have you felt connected – is there a story that comes to mind?
- What does connection feel like? Does it have a shape, a colour, a texture?
Your artwork can be of any size, in any static medium, for example:
Painting, Drawing, Comic Strip, Sculpture, Ceramic, Collage, Textile, Craft.
Entries will be judged using a photograph of your artwork. You won’t need to send us the original at any time (even if you’re selected as
a finalist).
If you can photograph it, you can enter it!
To read the full terms and conditions of entry, download the information pack.
Prepare one photograph of your original artwork for entry.
If your artwork is 3-dimensional (eg, sculpture), you can prepare up to four photographs to show different angles.
To photograph your artwork you’ll need:
- A smartphone (i-phone or android).
- Your original artwork.
- The FREE Snapseed App. You can download it to your smartphone from the iphone app store or google play store.
- A place indoors with plenty of natural light.
If you need a support person to assist you, or to take the photograph for you – that’s fine As long as the original artwork is yours, it’s eligible to enter.
The best way to photograph your artwork depends on what kind of artwork you’re submitting.
If your original artwork is a photograph, simply prepare your original photograph in digital format (.jpg .jpeg .png .webp or .heif)
Otherwise, watch these videos from AftrART for some great tips.
Register to attend the Parkinson’s Australia National Conference, 6-8 April 2025 in Canberra, then
Submit your entry to the Art Prize using the online form below by 11.59pm on Friday, 28 March 2025.
You’ll need to upload your photograph/s, and answer these questions about your work:
- What is the name of this artwork?
- How did you feel while making this artwork?
- How does the artwork relate to the ‘CONNECTIONS’ theme?
- What do you hope for people seeing this artwork to feel?
If you need help submitting your entry, or need adjustments to the entry process to make it accessible for you, reach out to us – we’re happy to help. meg@parkinsons.org.au | 0404 605 639
Entry Form
Parkinson’s Australia National Conference
6-8 April 2025, National Convention Centre Canberra, ACT
