Banksia Art Prize

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Applications close
18 September 2026
Announced
13 November 2026
Prize money
AUD $100,000
Location
QLD, Australia
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The Banksia Prize is an acquisitive painting prize celebrating Australia. The Prize recognises outstanding paintings that capture the beauty, character and spirit of Australian life. This includes our people, landscapes, culture, and the everyday experiences that shape who we are. Works are judged on beauty of composition, excellence of craftsmanship, and the sincerity and emotional strength of their expression of Australia.

NOTE:

  • If selected as a finalist, the artist will receive a $1,000 gallery fee to assist with the cost of transporting the work to and from the Finalist Exhibition.
  • Works selected for the Finalist Exhibition must be available for the duration of the exhibition in November 2026.
  • The Prize organisers may retain the work for up to 24 months after the close of submissions for the purpose of display.

The work must be a painting executed in oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel, charcoal, pencil, ink, textile-based media, or mixed media. Multi-panel works are accepted so long as they do not exceed the maximum artwork size limit. Sculpture, photography and digital works are not eligible.

Contact: For more information e: hello@banksia.com

Summary
Application dates
31 January 2026 - 18 September 2026
Exhibition dates
13 November 2026 - 29 November 2026
Finalists notified
16 October 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
One-Off
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
Painting
Location
Brisbane
QLD
Australia
Prizes
AUD $100,000
Fees
There is no entry fee.
Last updated
31 January 2026
Prior Winners
No prize winners information available