Stanthorpe Art Prize

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Applications close
4 March 2026
Announced
12 June 2026
Prize money
AUD $50,000
Location
QLD, Australia
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Stanthorpe Art Prize

The Stanthorpe Art Prize is held every two years, on even numbered years and is open to artists in Australia.

Since 1972, the biennial Stanthorpe Art Prize has been a beacon for artistic talent, attracting entries from across Australia. The exceptional quality of the selected works underscores its esteemed position within the Australian arts community.

The $50,000 total prize pool makes the Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026 one of the richest in Australia. Make sure you enter your art to give yourself a chance.

Prizes:

  • Most Outstanding 2D work $20,000
  • Most Outstanding 3D work $20,000
  • People's Choice Award - $5,000
  • Local Artist Award - $3,000
  • Youg Artist Award - $2,000

Venue: Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery, Weeroona Park Stanthorpe

Contact: For more information e: artprize@srag.org.au

Summary
Application dates
1 October 2025 - 4 March 2026
Exhibition dates
12 June 2026 - 23 August 2026
Finalists notified
15 April 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Biennial - Even Years
Judges
Jonathan McBurnie, Director of the Rockhampton Regional Art Gallery; and Wendy Sharpe, artist.
Prize genre
General
Location
Stanthorpe Art Gallery, Weeroona Park, corner of Lock and Marsh Streets, Stanthorpe Qld 4380
QLD
Australia
Prizes
AUD $50,000
Fees
The entry fees are $50 each, maximum of three entries per artist. Commission on sales is 33.3%.
Last updated
16 December 2025
Prior Winners
2024: Melanie Sinclair - Winner ($20,000)
2021: Leah Bullen - Winner ($22,000)
2018: Jason McNamara - Winner ($25,000)
2016: Katherine Savage - Winner ($20,000)