Sunshine Coast National Art Prize

The national acquisitive Sunshine Coast National Art Prize is a dynamic visual arts award reflecting outstanding contemporary 2D and new media arts practice in Australia. Since 2006, the exhibition presents the remarkable finalist works by artists from across the country.

The artwork awarded with the Major Prize will be acquired into the Sunshine Coast Art Collection. A People’s Choice prize is also decided by way of public vote by exhibition visitors.

The Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2024 is proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council, Argon Law Sunshine Coast, De Deyne Family, Caloundra Chamber of Commerce, Montville Country Cabins, Coastline BMW and International Art Services

2025 Entries open Friday 14 February 2025

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