Sunshine Coast National Art Prize
The art prize is open to Australian residents working within any 2D medium and new media
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. The People’s Choice Award is also decided by way of public vote by exhibition visitors — you wil be able to vote for your favourite finalist artwork.

2026 Prize Details
About the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2026

Conditions of entry
The terms and conditions of entry to the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2026

Previous winners
Previous winners and highly commended of the Sunshine Coast Art Prize

Partners
Learn more about the generous partners