A practical directory of Australian art prizes, competitions and council-supported opportunities. Always confirm current dates and conditions with the official organiser.
A practical directory of Australian art prizes, competitions and council-supported opportunities. Always confirm current dates and conditions with the official organiser.
External links open the source organisation directly. Artsoz adds context so you know why the resource may matter and what to check before relying on it.
Australia’s best-known portrait prize, administered by the Art Gallery of NSW. Check rules, dates and touring details each year.
A major Australian prize for landscape painting or figure sculpture, linked to AGNSW.
A significant subject, genre or mural painting prize administered by AGNSW.
Australia’s long-running open painting prize, funded by Mosman Council and connected to the Mosman Art Collection.
Council art prize supporting artists and acquisitive collection pathways. Check the current year page for terms and closing dates.
Council-supported art prize with categories such as painting, drawing, printmaking, photography and sculpture.
Internationally recognised small sculpture prize presented by Woollahra Council.
Nationally open regional art prize hosted by Gosford Regional Gallery.
Acquisitive national art prize hosted by Wollongong Art Gallery.
Long-running Campbelltown Arts Centre art award with multiple categories and exhibition outcomes.
Annual acquisitive prize and exhibition supporting contemporary artists.
Local government art awards in Victoria; useful for artists looking at council-supported opportunities.
Boroondara arts programs and opportunities, including prizes and exhibitions when open.
Regional prize and exhibition context for print and drawing practice. Check gallery opportunities for current callouts.
City of Bayswater community art awards information is typically released through the council arts pages.
WA-based community art awards run through local government; check council arts pages for current entry details.
Major landscape prize connected to Tasmanian landscape and the legacy of John Glover.
Australian landscape-focused art prize presented in Hobart.
Major emerging artist prize presented with the Institute of Modern Art.
Portrait prize celebrating Brisbane subjects, artists and stories.
Townsville-based portrait and related art prize program.
Major prize supporting women artists across Australia.
Major drawing prize presented with the National Art School.
Contemporary religious art prize based in Western Australia.
Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery opportunity focused on works on paper. Check current prize pages.
National acquisitive prize for paintings inspired by Australian landscape.
Major national portrait prize and Moran arts foundation programs.
Major Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art awards hosted by MAGNT.
Regional Western Australian art award with a strong exhibition history.
Landscape-focused art prize run through Lethbridge Gallery. Check current opening pages.
North Sydney Council’s biennial art prize is staged across the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability and is useful for artists interested in site, environment and contemporary public presentation.
A long-running Waverley Council painting and drawing prize aimed at emerging to professional artists.
A Randwick City Council art prize for women and girl artists with a connection to the Randwick area or Country.
A national multi-medium acquisitive contemporary art prize run through Darebin Arts.
A major acquisitive contemporary art prize for Australian artists under 40, presented by the Art Gallery of South Australia.
These are specifically useful for young artists, school students, teachers and families.
A dedicated Artsoz page for the Young Archie Competition, the youth portrait competition associated with the Archibald Prize and Art Gallery of NSW.
A youth-focused art prize organised by Mosman Council for young aspiring and emerging artists.
A youth category within the Footscray Art Prize for primary and secondary students.
A youth art competition for school students connected to the Basil Sellers Art Prize program in Eurobodalla.
A youth art prize and exhibition opportunity for young artists, run through BASE Art Space in Newcastle.
A national student art competition inviting young people to respond creatively to connection and wellbeing themes.
A regional Young Archie activity connected to the Archibald Prize regional tour and Gosford Regional Gallery.
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This page is a planning guide for artists, students or families considering the Competitions. It explains what matters before entering, but it does not replace the official entry terms.
| Prize / opportunity | Competitions |
|---|---|
| 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.
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