ENTRIES NOW CLOSED
Finalists have been informed
Winners announced on 12 June at the Gala Awards Night
Join us for the Gala Awards Night where we celebrate our finalists and the winners are revealed.
Our judges for 2026 are both Archibald Prize winners - Julie Fragar and Wendy Sharpe. It doesn't get bigger than this!
Come in your best evening dress and live it up with amazing art, live entertainment, canapes and a bar!
Don't miss this opportunity to be among the first to experience the extraordinary talent on display at the Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026.
About the $50,000 Stanthorpe Art Prize ‘26
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.
ONE OF THE RICHEST ART PRIZES IN AUSTRALIA
The $50,000 total prize pool makes the Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026 one of the richest in Australia.
NEW PRIZE CATEGORIES
This year there are 2 main prizes of $20,000 each!
The most outstanding 2D artwork of the Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026 will receive the 2D Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026 Award of $20,000.
The most outstanding 3D artwork of the Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026 will receive the 3D Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026 Award of $20,000.
Plus 3 other prizes to be won!
$5,000 People's Choice Award
$3,000 Local Artist Award (residing within 100 kilometres of Stanthorpe)
$2,000 The Ted and Daph Reeves Memorial Prize for Young Artists (aged between 12-18 as at 4 March 2026)
NEW JUDGES
We have 2 new judges for the Prize in 2026, Julie Fragar and Wendy Sharpe, both acclaimed Australian artists and Archibald Prize winners!
KEY DATES
15 April 2026 Finalists informed
23 & 24 May | Local finalist works and hand deliveries arrive
25 – 31 May | All other finalist works delivered
12 June 2026 Opening night and winners announced
12 June - 23 August Exhibition
