Omnia Art Prize

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Applications close
13 March 2026
Announced
22 May 2026
Prize money
AUD $19,000
Location
VIC, Australia
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Omnia Art Prize

As one of Australia’s premier art awards, the Omnia Art Prize is open to established and emerging Australian contemporary artists. We are excited that alongside original artworks in any medium, we will also be accepting small sculptures in 2026

Accepted media – mixed media, paintings, works on paper (drawing, collage, editioned prints), photography, ceramic and all sculptural mediums.

PRIZES:

  • The Omnia Art Major Prize $15,000 for most outstanding work in any medium
  • Omnia Small Sculpture Prize, $2,500
  • People’s Choice Award $1,000 for most popular work
  • Student Choice Award, $500

Contact: info@omniaartprize.com, 0422 208 797

Venue: Exhibition at St Kevin’s College, Moonga Rd, Toorak, VIC

Summary
Application dates
15 January 2026 - 13 March 2026
Exhibition dates
23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026
Finalists notified
10 April 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
General
Location
St Kevin's College, Melbourne, VIC
VIC
Australia
Prizes
AUD $19,000
Fees
$35 entrance fee for up to three works - 30% commission
Last updated
19 January 2026
Prior Winners
2025: Melissa Boughey - Winner ($15,000)
2024: Drew Pettifer - Winner ($15,000)
2023: Jessica Wiseman - People's Choice ($1,000)
2023: Kent Morris - Winner ($15,000)
2022: Audrey Culliver - People's Choice ($1,000)
2022: Belem Lett - Winner ($15,000)
2022: Jo Scicluna - Best work on paper ($3,500)