Artists from around Australia are urged to enter the 2016 Gosford Art Prize and Gosford Ceramic Prize, with entries closing in just over two weeks.

Now in its 17^th year, the annual program offers eligible artists a chance to win over $24,000 in total prizes.

Entries close Monday 12 September 2016. All entries must be delivered to the Gallery loading dock (enter via George Street car park) on 9, 10 or 12 September between 10.30am and 3:30pm only. Works will not be accepted outside of these times.

Artists can enter either the Art Prize or Ceramic Prize by registering online at www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/galleries or picking up a registration form from the Gallery.

Selected entries will be included in the Gosford Art Prize and Ceramic Prize Exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery from 24 September to 4 December 2016. Successful entrants will be announced on the Gosford Regional Gallery website on 20 September 2016.