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ARTBANK ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL PRIZE

ARTBANK CELEBRATES 45TH ANNIVERSARY AND ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL PRIZE 

As part of the 45th anniversary celebrations, Artbank has announced the establishment of the first Artbank Prize. All living artists — emerging or established, represented or independent — working in any medium collected by Artbank and suitable for public leasing are eligible to apply. One finalist will be selected from each state and territory, with the winning work to be acquired for a maximum purchase price of $20,000. An exhibition featuring the eight finalists will be held at Artbank’s premises alongside a public program that celebrates the artists and their works. The submission dates for the Artbank Prize will be announced soon.

  • August 7 2025;
  • January 2026; Open Submission Process, Guidelines published.
  • April 30 2026; Close Submission Process
  • June 2026; Finalists announced
  • August 2026: Awards event at Artbank. Announcement of Winner.

For more information please contact Artbank enquiries@artbank.gov.au