KAAF Art Prize

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Applications close
13 October 2025
Announced
26 October 2025
Prize money
AUD $35,000
Location
NSW, Australia
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KAAF Art Prize

The KAAF Art Prize is annually run by The Korea-Australia Arts Foundation which is a not-for-profit organisation established to support and enhance relationships between Australia and South Korea through cultural liaison. Founded in 2013 by Ms Hoim Lee, KAAF first took its initial steps with undivided support from the Korean Cultural Centre and then director of KCC, Mr Dong-Ok Lee.

Selected artists will exhibit at the Korean Cultural Centre Gallery in the heart of Sydney that is renown for its traditional Korean architecture and monumental features while retaining the modern and sophisticated vibe.

It will become a fantastic cross-cultural experience/opportunity for artists and visitors and become a stepping stone towards building solid bilaterial relationships. 2D artworks or 3D wall art in all forms are welcome. Size limits apply.

To enter or for full terms and conditions visit kaaf.org.au

Winning Prize - $30,000 (acquisitive)

2 x Highly Commended Prize - $1,000 each (non-acquisitive)

Founder's Prize - $3,000 (non-acquisitive, funded and selected by the founder Hoim Lee)

Contact: For more information email prize@kaaf.org.au or call 0411206580.

Exhibition Venue: Korean Cultural Centre, Ground Floor, 255 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000

Summary
Application dates
14 July 2025 - 13 October 2025
Exhibition dates
21 November 2025 - 16 January 2026
Finalists notified
26 October 2025
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
John McDonald, art critic; Dr Oliver Smith, senior lecturer SCA
Prize genre
General
Location
Korean Cultural Centre Gallery 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $35,000
Fees
$50 single entry, $80 for 2 entries and a 30% commission on sales.
Last updated
21 July 2025
Prior Winners
2024: Petrina Hicks - Winner ($30,000)
2023: Michael Linderman - Winner ($20,000)
2022: Sonia Martignon - Winner ($20,000)
2021: Catherine O'Donnell - Winner ($20,000)
2019: Julie Harris - Winner ($20,000)
2018: Clair Tozer - Winner ($20,000)
2017: Craig Handley - Winner ($10,000)
2016: Geoff Harvey - Winner ($10,000)
2015: Maryanne Wick - Winner ($10,000)