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The Artbank Prize is a national, open call to Australian artists who are not currently represented in the Artbank collection. One entry will be selected from each state and territory as a finalist to be exhibited at Artbank Sydney. One artwork will be awarded the Artbank Prize, which will be acquired into the Artbank collection, up to the value of AUD 20,000.00.
The prize has been established to recognise and support outstanding contemporary art practices, and to promote access for all Australian artists to present their work for consideration for the Artbank collection. It aims to champion new voices and help grow the breadth of contemporary Australian art represented across the country.
As a national program, Artbank encourages entries from across the country. An exhibition featuring the eight finalists will be held at Artbank’s Sydney premises alongside a series of public programs that celebrate the artists and their works.
Submissions will be assessed by the Artbank curatorial team, Oliver Watts and Paul Adair, and the panel of three judges, chaired by Artbank Director, Zoë Rodriguez.
Entries for the Artbank Prize will open on 30 January 2026.
Entries close Friday 13 March 2026, 5pm.
Guidelines will be published on 16 January 2026.
For further enquiries please email ArtbankPrize@artbank.gov.au telephone 1800 251 651
