Macquarie Group Emerging Artist Prize

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Applications close
22 May 2026
Announced
27 August 2026
Prize money
AUD $23,000
Location
NSW, Australia
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The Macquarie Group Collection’s acquisitive Emerging Artist Prize and exhibition is held in Sydney each year, offering support to a new generation of Australian visual artists. Elligible artists are invited to enter an original work/s that reflect the Macquarie Group Collection theme, The Land and Its Psyche.

100 per cent of proceeds from the sale of all work(s) going directly to the artist. The First Prize winner will receive $A20,000 prize money and a three month residency on-site. Each finalist receives a $A1,000 art transport voucher from International Art Services.

Prizes:

  • The First Prize winner will receive $A20,000 prize money and a three month residency on-site. 
  • 2 x Highly Commended Prize of $2,000
  • Each finalist receives a $A1,000 art transport voucher from International Art Services 

Venue: The Art Space, 1 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.

Contact: For more information email art@macquarie.com

Summary
Application dates
18 March 2026 - 22 May 2026
Exhibition dates
28 August 2026 - 29 January 2027
Finalists notified
16 June 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
The art committee of the Macquarie Group Collection judge the entries.
Prize genre
Emerging
Location
The Art Space, 1 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $23,000
Fees
There is no entry fee to enter.
Last updated
18 March 2026
Prior Winners
2025: Marisa Ballinger - Winner ($20,000)
2024: Mitchell Davis - Winner ($20,,000)
2022: Billy Bain - Winner ($20,000)
2020: Myles Young - Winner
2019: Emily imeson - Winner ($15,000)