Current Artsoz review of art prize deadlines and recently closed annual cycles.
Closed prizes are still useful because they reveal the annual cycle and help artists prepare for the next round.
Last updated: May 2026.
| Prize | State | Category | Opening | Closing | Fee | Prize / status | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosman Youth Art Prize Sydney-based artists aged 12–21; check official terms | NSW | Youth | 2026 entries were open; now closed | 10 March 2026, 11pm | $15 | Closed for 2026 Check official prize details Mosman Art Gallery 2026 event page | Official |
| Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize Original small sculpture up to 80cm; check official eligibility | NSW | Small sculpture | 13 April 2026 | 12 July 2026 | Check official entry form | Open for 2026 $29,000 prize pool; $25,000 main acquisitive award Woollahra Gallery/Woollahra Council 2026 key dates | Official |
| Young Archie Competition Ages 5–18 in four categories; check official birth-date criteria | National / NSW | Youth portrait | 27 January 2026 | 2 March 2026, 5pm | No fee | Closed for 2026; winners announced 4 July 2026 Age-category winners / check official Art Gallery of NSW 2026 Young Archie entry page | Official |
| Archibald Prize Resident in Australia/New Zealand for eligibility period; check official conditions | NSW | Portrait | 2 February 2026 | 27 March 2026 | Check official / online entry | Closed for 2026; finalists announced 30 April; winners 8 May $100,000 (major prize reported for 2026) Art Gallery of NSW 2026 entry page | Official |
| Wynne Prize Resident in Australia for eligibility period; check official conditions | NSW | Landscape / sculpture | 2 February 2026 | 27 March 2026 | $50 handling fee | Closed for 2026; finalists announced 30 April; winners 8 May $50,000 Art Gallery of NSW 2026 entry page | Official |
| Sulman Prize Resident in Australia for eligibility period; check official conditions | NSW | Subject / genre painting or mural project | 2 February 2026 | 27 March 2026 | $50 handling fee | Closed for 2026; finalists announced 30 April; winners 8 May $40,000 Art Gallery of NSW 2026 entry page | Official |
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This page is a planning guide for artists, students or families considering the Art Prizes Closing This Month. It explains what matters before entering, but it does not replace the official entry terms.
| Prize / opportunity | Art Prizes Closing This Month |
|---|---|
| Category | Art prize / competition |
| State / scope | Check official |
| Who it may suit | Artists or entrants who meet official eligibility rules. |
| Opening period | Check official |
| Closing date | Check official |
| Entry fee | Check official |
| Prize amount | Check official |
| Acquisitive? | Check official |
| Exhibition | Check official |
| Status | Review official |
| Official source | Open official source |
Many artists lose time on prizes that are not a good fit. Before entering, compare the prize requirements with your actual work, budget and timeline. A smaller local prize that fits your work may be more useful than a famous prize entered in a rush.
These prize guides include extra context about eligibility, requirements, fees, delivery, mistakes to avoid and official sources.
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