The $50,000 Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026 is here.
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. Make sure you enter your art to give yourself a chance.
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 brand new judges for the Prize in 2026, Jonathan McBurnie, Director of the Rockhampton Regional Art Gallery and Wendy Sharpe, one of Australia's most acclaimed artists who lives and works in Sydney and Paris.
KEY DATES
1 October 2025 entries open
4 March 2026 Closing date for entries
15 April 2026 Finalists informed
12 June 2026 Opening night and winners announced
