Local Contemporary Art Prize

Showcases the breadth of contemporary arts practice from visual artists residing on the Sunshine Coast.

Local Contemporary Art Prize 2025 is a highly anticipated annual exhibition, showcasing the breadth of contemporary arts practice from emerging, mid-career and established visual artists residing on the Sunshine Coast.

The annual prize, originally known as Local Artist - Local Content, was created by the Friends Regional Gallery Caloundra Inc. (‘Friends’) in 2014. Now in its eleventh year, the prize is seen as one of the premier art prizes in the Sunshine Coast region.

Entries are now closed - finalists to be announced soon.