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Submit a painting inspired by the Australian landscape for a national acquisitive prize.

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Deadline
annual cycle, check dates
Entry fee
Not listed - check the source
Award
$30,000
Location
Australia

About

Overview

A $30,000 Annual National Acquisitive Prize, now in its 23rd year, for a painting inspired by the Australian landscape, principally sponsored by Chris Antico; founded and co-sponsored by Marlene Antico OAM.

Key Dates

Entries close Aug 2.

Primary Award

$30,000 National Acquisitive Prize for selected work.

Additional 2026 Non-Acquisitive Awards

  • Honourable Mention Award: $3,000 (Marlene Antico OAM)
  • Highly Commended Award: $1,000 (Kathryne Grigor)
  • Art Leven Gallery First Nations Fine Arts Award: $2,500 for a selected First Nations entrant, plus possibility of exhibiting with Art Leven Gallery in 2027-2028
  • Anthea Polson Gallery Award: 2027-2028 solo exhibition at Anthea Polson Gallery, Gold Coast, Queensland for one unrepresented finalist
  • Becker Minty Gallery Award: 2027 solo exhibition at Becker Minty Sydney for an artist not represented in NSW
  • AL Stretchers Award: $2,000 worth of Aluminium Stretchers
  • Paddington Art Prize Residency and Gallery Award: Two week live-in residency at Eramboo Artist Environment, North Sydney, followed by ten day self-managed 2027-2028 exhibition at Eramboo Gallery, plus $500 cash for exhibition expenses
  • The Corridor Project Residency Award: Two week live-in residency in 2027 in Central West NSW on Wiradjuri lands, plus $2,000 cash for travel, per diems, and materials, including curator visit
  • People's Choice Award: $1,000 gift certificate toward a Giclee Print for the finalist with most visitor votes
Media accepted
landscapepainting
Award
$30,000 Annual National Acquisitive Prize, plus multiple additional non-acquisitive awards including $3,000 Honourable Mention, $1,000 Highly Commended, $2,500 First Nations Award, solo exhibitions, residencies, and other prizes
Theme
Paintings inspired by the Australian landscape.
Eligibility
Australian landscape subject matter

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