Collie Art Prize 2025

The Collie Art Prize 2025, like many contemporary art awards, reflects a broad and nuanced exploration of its theme, Identity.

Artists participating in this year’s prize engage with identity from multiple angles – personal, cultural, social, etc.

In the context of the exhibition’s theme, artists explore questions related to how identity is shaped by external forces such as societal expectations, historical narratives, and global interconnectedness, as well as internal aspects like personal experiences, memories, and self-perception. They also address the complexities of fluid identities, where elements like race, gender, sexuality, and nationality intersect and interact.

Through their responses, the finalists not only contribute to a broader cultural conversation about the nature of identity but also invite viewers to reflect on their own personal and collective sense of self.

The Collie Art Prize is made possible through the generous support of major sponsors as well as local businesses that have seen the benefits of having a major art prize in their community.