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The Reg Russom Memorial Drawing Prize was first awarded in 1955 to honour one of the early Head Teachers of the Newcastle Art School, Reg Russom. Visual and Fine Arts students enrolled at TAFE NSW in the Hunter and Central Coast regions are invited to submit an observational drawing for entry in the Prize of $1,000 to the successful applicant.
Arts National Newcastle have partnered with the Hunter TAFE Foundation to become the new donor of the Reg Russom Memorial Drawing Prize, as part of their commitment to cultural activities and connecting people with the arts.
Applications for the Reg Russom Memorial Drawing Prize close at 12 pm (AEST), Wednesday 30 July 2025.
To be eligible for the Reg Russom Memorial Drawing Prize, you must:
Please keep in mind the following when entering your work:
Have a question about the scholarship? Email us at hunter.foundation@tafensw.edu.au
Every year TAFE NSW awards hundreds of scholarships. To find the one that's right for you, go to the TAFE NSW Scholarships homepage.