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25th Dobell Drawing Prize Entry Form

Submit digital entries of drawing work for consideration in Australia's leading prize for drawing, with the winner receiving a $30,000 acquisitive prize and exhibition.

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Deadline
23 days left
Entry fee
Not listed - check the source
Award
$30,000
Location
National Art School Gallery, Sydney, Australia
Exhibition window
Apr 9, 2027 → Jul 3, 2027
Applicants notified
Nov 20, 2026

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About

Overview

The Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia's leading prize for drawing, and an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation and expanded practice. Presented at the National Art School in partnership with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation, this biennial exhibition continues to highlight the enduring relevance and changing role of drawing within contemporary art practice.

Prize & Outcome

The winner will receive a $30,000 acquisitive prize, with the winning work entering the National Art School significant collection, built over the past 120 years. Approximately 50 finalists will be selected; the winner will be chosen by the panel from the finalists' exhibition.

Judges

The Dobell Drawing Prize will be judged by a panel of three judges: Joan Ross (artist), Paula Latos-Valier AM (Art Director and Trustee, Sir William Dobell Art Foundation), and Dr Lorraine Kypiotis (National Art School).

Key Dates

  • Entries open: 10am Thursday 9 July 2026
  • Entries close: 5pm Monday 14 September 2026
  • Finalists announced: Friday 20 November 2026
  • Winner announced: Thursday 8 April 2027
  • Exhibition opens: Friday 9 April 2027
  • Exhibition closes: Friday 3 July 2027

How to Enter

Artists must read the Terms and Conditions of entry and complete the steps in the online entry form. Entries are submitted digitally.

Media accepted
drawing
Award
$30,000 acquisitive prize, with the winning work entering the National Art School collection
Theme
Drawing in contemporary art practice—celebrating technique, innovation, and expanded practice in drawing.
Eligibility
must read Terms and Conditions of entry

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