Brunswick Street Gallery

Enter Now! Small Works Art Prize 2027

All entries exhibited in Australia's largest art prize for artworks measuring 35x35x35cm and less!

Awards & Prizes

Opportunity Details

Closing Date

Nov 15, 2026

Accepting applications from

National

Artform

Visual Arts

ENTER THE SMALL WORKS ART PRIZE 2027!

OVER $15,000 IN AWARD PRIZES AND ALL ENTRIES EXHIBITED!

Calling all artists! 

Entries are now open for the Small Works Art Prize 2027, one of Australia’s longest-running and most beloved open-entry art awards. Celebrating creativity on an intimate scale, the prize welcomes both emerging and established artists from across Australia and beyond, showcasing hundreds of original works, each no larger than 35x35x35cm. Every entry is exhibited, and all mediums are accepted, including painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, weaving, mixed media and more. This prize is celebrated for its accessibility, energy, and community spirit, offering artists a unique platform to connect with collectors and curators, share their work with thousands of visitors, and be part of an immersive exhibition that proves small art can have a truly big impact.

ALL ENTRIES EXHIBITED 9–23 JANUARY 2027

All entries are exhibited in our showcase exhibition, attracting hundreds of artists and thousands of gallery visitors, art lovers and collectors, in an event that’s not to be missed!  

OVER $15,000 IN AWARD PRIZES, INCLUDING:

First Place $5000 Cash Prize (non-acquisitive)
Second Place $2000 Cash Prize (non-acquisitve)
Third Place $1000 Cash Prize (non-acquisitve) – Supported by Southern Buoy
Brunswick Street Gallery Solo Exhibition Prize
Object Prize supported by Craft Victoria
Honourable Mention supported by Art Guide
Honourable Mention supported by Frame of Mind
Honourable Mention supported by Fitzroy Painting
Honourable Mention supported by Art Boards Australia
People’s Choice Award supported by Art Shed
Plus more to be announced!

ENTRIES CLOSE: MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY 15 NOVEMBER

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