Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2025 exhibition

The 40 finalist artworks | 15 Aug to 12 Oct 2025

Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2025 exhibition
Huseyin Sami | Untitled (SPB) (detail) | 2025 | polymer paint on polyester | 100 x 100cm. Image courtesy of artist and Sophie Gannon Gallery, Melbourne.

Running since 2006, the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize is the region’s premier national contemporary art award, celebrating exceptional 2D and new media art in Australia.  

As part of the Sunshine Coast Council’s strategic collection plan, this acquisitive prize contributes to the region’s cultural legacy. The 40 finalist artworks, selected from nationwide entries, offer diverse interpretations of our world through various mediums, from traditional oils, drawings, prints, photographs, assemblages to digital compositions. 

This exhibition is made possible through the continuous and generous support of the prize’s sponsors, Argon Law, the De Deyne Family and the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce, along with the ongoing support of Mountville Country Cabins, Coastline BMW and International Art Services.

The exhibition starts in August with an exclusive vernissage event for artists and sponsors followed by the public winners' announcement event in September.

View all the finalists now.

Vote for your favourite work in the People's Choice Award and go in the draw to win a $100 Gallery Store voucher.

View the exhibition catalogue.

LocationEventDate and timeRegistration
Caloundra Regional GalleryExhibitionFriday 15 August to Sunday 12 October 2025Not required
Facebook LiveFrom the Artist with Mark ForbesWednesday 20 August, 12.00pmOnline event
Caloundra Regional GalleryCaloundra street art walking tourThursday 28 August, 8.30-10.00amRegister
Caloundra Regional GalleryMindful art (art and dementia)Thursday 28 August, 10.00am-12.00pmRegister
Facebook LiveFrom the Artist with The BOOreaucratsWednesday 3 September, 12.00pmOnline event
Caloundra Regional GalleryCollage workshopFriday 12 September, 6.00-8.00pmRegister
Caloundra Regional GalleryContemporary casting workshopSaturday 20 September, 10.00am-2.00pmRegister
Caloundra Regional GalleryCaloundra street art walking tourThursday 25 September, 8.30-10.00amRegister
Caloundra Regional GalleryMindful art (art and dementia)Thursday 25 September, 10.00am-12.00pmRegister
Caloundra Regional GalleryWinners' announcementThursday 25 September, 6.00-8.00pm TBC

Prize details

Prize details

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