Presented by the Australian Tapestry Workshop, the biennial Kate Derum & Irene Davies Awards celebrate creativity, excellence and innovation in contemporary tapestry. New for 2026 is the Innovation Award, recognising artists who are expanding the possibilities of tapestry through experimentation with technique, materials, process and design. Entries are open to artists from around the world.
Applications close: Monday 7 September 2026.
Find the full eligibility criteria and application details below:
www.austapestry.com.au/content/applications-2026-kate-derum-irene-davies-awards-are-now-open