John Villiers Outback Art Prize

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Applications close
19 February 2027
Announced
1 May 2027
Prize money
AUD $22,500
Location
QLD, Australia
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John Villiers Outback Art Prize
This is a prize for painting, drawing, print and sculpture - but no photography or digital media accepted.  Artworks must correspond to the theme "Outback: A Sense of Place". 
 
The John Villiers Outback Art Prize is an annual art competition open to all Australian artists and presented by the Outback Regional Gallery and the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton, Qld. Generously supported by The John Villiers Trust .
 
Prizes:
  • The major prize is acquisitive and is $12,500.
  • Emerging Youth $3,000
  • Artist Residency $6,000
  • Little Legends $500.
  • People's Choice wins  $500.
 
Contact: For more information email karens@matildacentre.com.au or call 07 4657 2625.
Venue:  Outback Regional Art Gallery , Waltzing Matilda Centre  50 Elderslie Street WINTON, QLD, 4735
Summary
Application dates
1 October 2026 - 19 February 2027
Exhibition dates
1 May 2027 - 20 June 2027
Finalists notified
8 March 2027
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
General
Location
Outback Regional Art Gallery Waltzing Matilda Centre , WInton, QLD
QLD
Australia
Prizes
AUD $22,500
Fees
$30 for one entry, $50 for two and $60 for three entries. All works must be for sale. A commission of 25% plus 10% GST on commission, will be retained on any works sold
Last updated
17 September 2026
Prior Winners
2026: Jack Rodgers - Winner ($10,000)
2026: Scarlet Megaw - Emerging Artist Prize
2025: Lewis Stafford - Emerging Artist Award
2025: Nat Ward - Winner ($10,000)
2024: Dache Geiger - Emerging Artist Award
2024: Travis Harbour - Winner ($10,000)
2023: Sue Smith - Winner ($10,000)
2022: Paul White - Winner ($10,000)
2021: Lyn Laver-Ahmat - Winner ($10,000)
2020: Kathy Ellem - Winner ($10,000)
2019: Margaret Campbell - Winner ($10,000)