Prize details
About the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2025
Entries open Friday 14 February 2025
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 15 August until 12 October 2025.
The recipients of the Major prize, Highly Commended and Artist Residency will be determined by our guest judge. The major prizewinning artwork will be acquired into the Sunshine Coast Art Collection. Winners will be announced on Thursday 2 October 2025.
A People’s Choice prize will also be awarded, as voted by exhibition visitors.
Key dates and information
- Entries open: Friday 14 February 2025
- Entries close: 11.59 Sunday 11 May 2025 AEST
- Finalists notified by Friday 6 June 2025
- Exhibition: Friday 15 August until Sunday 12 October 2025
- Winners announced: Thursday 25 September 2025
Prizes and supporters
- Major Prize $25,000 – sponsored by Argon Law and Sunshine Coast Council
- Highly Commended Award $5000 – sponsored by the De Deyne Family
- People’s Choice Award: $2500 – sponsored by Caloundra Chamber of Commerce
- Artist residency accommodation – supported by Montville Country Cabins
- Artist residency vehicle – supported by Coastline BMW
- Artwork transport and logistics – supported by International Art Services (IAS)
- Exhibition catalogue – sponsored by Friends, Regional Gallery, Caloundra