10 May 2026
24 September 2026
AUD $35,000
QLD, Australia
This is an anonymous survey I will enter this prize
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2024 - approx 450 entries.
Open to Australian contemporary artists working in any 2D medium and in new media, the award offers a prize pool of more than $35,000.
The forty artworks selected as finalists will be exhibited at the Caloundra Regional Gallery from Friday 15 August to Sunday 12 October 2025 . Freight for the finalist works to and from the exhibition is included in the entry fee and will be organised by the Caloundra Regional Gallery. The recipients of the Major prize, Highly Commended and Artist Residency will be determined by our guest judge.
Prizes:
A People’s Choice prize will also be awarded, as voted by exhibition visitors. Prizes and supporters
Major prize $25,000 – sponsored by Argon Law and Sunshine Coast Council.
Highly Commended prize $5,000 – sponsored by the De Deyne Family.
People’s Choice prize: $2,500 – sponsored by the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce. Art prize vehicles – supported by Coastline BMW.
Artist Residency to a value of $5,000
Venue: Caloundra Regional Art Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra, Queensland.
Contact: by phone on 07 5420 8292 or email: artgallery@caloundra.qld.gov.au.
Summary
15 February 2026 - 10 May 2026
21 August 2026 - 11 October 2026
6 June 2026
National Entries
Annual
TBA
2D works
Caloundra Regional Art Gallery,Caloundra, QLD
QLD
Australia
AUD $35,000
Entry is $45. Caloundra Regional Gallery will retain a 25% commission of the sale price.
23 January 2026
2025: David Wells - Winner ($25,000)
2025: Seabastion Toast - People's Choice ($2,500)
2024: Amanda Western - People's Choice ($2,500)
2024: Todd Fuller - Winner ($25,000)
2023: Judith Nangala Crispin - Winner ($25,000)
2022: Kate Tucker - Winner ($25,000)
2022: Roman Longginou - People's Choice ($2,500)
2021: Marian Tubbs - Winner ($25,000)
2020: Christine Druitt-Preston - People's Choice ($2,500)
2020: Natalya Hughes - Winner ($25,000)
2019: Diena Georgettin - Winner ($25,000)
2018: Madeleine Kelly - Winner ($25,000)
2017: Raquel Ormella - Winner ($25,000)
2016: Jandamarra Cadd - People's Choice ($2,500)
2016: Michael Cook - Winner ($25,000)
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