Camberwell Art Show

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Applications close
1 June 2026
Announced
3 July 2026
Prize money
AUD $20,000
Location
VIC, Australia
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Now in its 61st year, the Camberwell Art Show has become one of the most prestigious selected entry art shows in Australia. Artists are provided with a strong platform to sell their works as well as providing an outstanding gallery experience for our 4000 guest over the ten day event. A focus on maintaining the highest quality of the exhibition in terms of display presentation and paintings exhibited will again underpin the event. This year the Camberwell Art Show will be held at an exciting new venue, the Carey Baptist Grammar School, 349 Barkers Road, Kew. The venue is light-filled, spacious, and easily accessible, with ample on-site parking.

Prizes:

Best in Show

$10,000 [Acquisitive]
Best Non-Traditional work $1,500  
Best Traditional work $1,500  
Best Non-Traditional work under $1.5K $500  
Best Traditional work under $1.5K $500  
Best Oil/Acrylic $1,500  
Best Watercolour $1,500  
Best Oil < $1500 $500  
Best Work on Paper < $1500 $500  
Canson Best Drawing Award Art materials to the value $1,500
Best Pastel < $1,500 $1,000, Sponsored by the Pastel Society of Victoria
City of Boroondara Award An exhibition at the Hawthorn Arts Centre for Boroondara Artists

Venue: Carey Baptist Grammar School, 349 Barkers Road Kew, Victoria 3101

Contact: For more information email enquiries@camberwellartshow.org.au

 

Summary
Application dates
4 May 2026 - 1 June 2026
Exhibition dates
4 July 2026 - 12 July 2026
Finalists notified
15 June 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
General
Location
Carey Baptist Grammar, 349 Barkers Road Kew, Victoria, 3001
VIC
Australia
Prizes
AUD $20,000
Fees
$12 per artwork application fee. Then $22 for each selected Artwork under 1 metre on the longest side of the painting (including framing, if any) There is a commission of 30%. Refer to the website for more information.
Last updated
30 January 2026
Prior Winners
2019: Warwick Fuller - Winner ($20,000)
2018: Julie Simmons - Winner ($20,000)
2017: Bill Caldwell - Winner ($20,000)