The logo for the bindi digital art prize 2024.

Submissions now open!


Bindi Enterprises is thrilled to announce the return of the annual Bindi Digital Arts Prize this October 2025. Now in its third year celebrating excellence in digital media.


With $3,000 awarded to the winning work and $500 for the People’s Choice, this all-abilities, all-inclusive art prize highlights the creative talent of artists in and around Mparntwe/Alice Springs, while inviting artists from across the country to share their talent with our community.


As a proud social enterprise, Bindi Enterprises has supported innovative creative excellence and provides services to people living with disability in the Central Desert since 1978.

Key Dates & Info

  • Entries Close: 4:00 PM, Monday 1 September 2025
  • 1st Round Judging: Tuesday 9 September 2025
  • Winner Announced: Opening Night 24 October 2025.
  • People’s Choice Award Announced: One week after exhibition closing
  • Opening Night: 6:00 PM, Friday 24 October 2025
  • Exhibition Dates: Friday 24 October – Friday 21 November 2025
  • Galley: Bindi Enterprises, 47 Elder Street, Alice Springs NT 0870
  • Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00AM–4:00 PM
  • Online Exhibition: All exhibited works will also be for sale online during exhibition dates
  • Delivery and contact information:

Att: Maggie Pereyra
Bindi Enterprises
47 Elder Street Alice Springs NT 0870
T: 0418 424 122
E:
bindidigitalart@lifestylesolutions.org.au


Terms and Conditions

  • The Bindi Digital Arts Prize is a selling exhibition. All prints and moving images will be for sale.
  • A 40% commission will be retained by Bindi Enterprises from the sale of each artwork. Please consider this when pricing your work.


Entry guidelines


  • Entry Fee: $25 per artwork (maximum of 4 artworks per artist)
  • Eligibility: Open to all artists. Works must have been created within the past 12 months and not previously exhibited.
  • Formats Accepted:
  • Still Images: TIFF files only
  • Moving Images: MP4 files only (GIFs must be converted to MP4)
  • Size Limits:
  • Still images: max A1 (59.4 cm x 84.1 cm), minimun 300dpi
  • Moving images: max 10 minutes in length


SUBMISSION PROCESS


  • Submissions must be received by 4:00 PM, Monday 1 September 2025. Late entries will not be accepted.
  • Upload your artwork via the entry form OR:
  • Share via Google Drive link to bindidigitalarts@gmail.com, OR
  • Deliver/send on USB to:
    Bindi Enterprises, 47 Elder Street, Alice Springs NT 0870
  • Each submission must include:
  • Artist name and title of artwork clearly labeled
  • A brief description of how the work was created, including:
  • Medium (e.g., digital drawing, photography, AI-assisted, etc.)
  • Software or tools used
  • Installation instructions (if applicable; we may not be able to accommodate all preferences)


JUDGING PROCESS


  • First Round: will select shortlisted artworks for exhibition.
  • Selected artists will be notified via email.
  • Bindi can arrange printing of still images at the artist’s expense. Cost will vary by size and paper type and will artists will be invoiced.
  • Moving images will be projected or displayed on iPad/screen.
  • Second Round: A panel of art industry specialists will conduct Final judging after the exhibition has been installed. The winning artwork will be announced on Opening Night.
  • If the winner cannot attend the opening, they will be notified on the day of the opening.
  • After the exhibition closes, all unsold works will be returned to the artists at the expense of Bindi Enterprises. Alternatively, artists may collect their works in person from Bindi.



ACQUISITION AND AWARDS


  • The winning work will be acquired by Bindi Enterprises.
  • the winning prize is $3,000
  • The People’s Choice Award of $500 will be announced one week after the exhibition ends.




Submit Now!