Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) is excited to launch the inaugural Jerome De Costa Prize for SCA graduates.
The annual Jerome De Costa Prize will award $20,000 to support an outstanding contemporary visual artist aged 40 years and under. This Prize celebrates excellence in contemporary visual arts practice and encourages the continued development of the recipient’s creative career.This Prize is funded by a generous donation to the University of Sydney by the de Costa family in memory of Jerome de Costa.
Applications are open now until 9 November 2026.
Key Information
- Applications Open: Monday 19 October 2026
- Applications Close: Monday 9 November 2026 (5pm AEST)
- Finalist Notification: December 2026
- Recipient Announcement: Wednesday 24 February 2027
- Finalist Exhibition: Thursday 25 February – Saturday 20 March 2027
- Further Queries: [email protected]
Design: Sienna Zadro.
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