Queen Street Art Prize

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Applications close
16 May 2026
Announced
27 April 2024
Prize money
AUD $16,000
Location
NSW, Australia
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The Empyrean Art Gallery at 136 Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney is providing a prominent platform and opportunity for artists at various points in their careers, ranging from emerging to more established professional. The exhibition will encompass 50 Finalist Artist’s 2D oil and acrylic paintings on canvas (only) with the theme “Native Australian Botanicals”.

Art pieces will be evaluated based on any combination of the subsequent criteria: Demonstrated exceptional technical proficiency; Exceptional use of colour; Displaying remarkable aesthetic qualities; Presenting a well-defined and concise concept; Understanding and innovative use of their chosen medium.

Prizes

First Prize - $10,000 (acquisitive)

Second Prize - $2,000 (acquisitive)

Thrid Prize -  a solo two week exhibition at the gallery

Fourth Prize - $2,000 in framing vouchers

Contact:muse@concettaantico.com

Venue:  The Empyrean Art Gallery, 136 Queen Street, Woollahra, NSW

Summary
Application dates
26 April 2026 - 16 May 2026
Exhibition dates
27 April 2024 - 17 May 2024
Finalists notified
31 March 2024
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
One-Off
Judges
Concetta Antico, artist; Wendy Sharpe, artist; Marco Meneguzzi, interior designer; Vanessa Stockard, artist.
Prize genre
General
Location
The Empyrean Art Gallery, 136 Queen Street, Woollahra, NSW
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $16,000
Fees
Entry fee is $50. Sales commission is 20%.
Last updated
22 March 2024
Prior Winners
No prize winners information available