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The Paddington Art Prize

Inaugural National Non-Acquisitive $10,000 Paddo Sculpture Prize

Inaugural National Non-Acquisitive $10,000 Paddo Sculpture Prize for a 3D free-standing sculpture inspired by the Australian Landscape.

Australia

Closes: 2 Aug 2026

The Paddington Art Prize

23rd Annual National Acquisitive $30,000 Paddo Painting Prize

23rd Annual National Acquisitive $30,000 Paddo Painting Prize for a painting inspired by the Australian Landscape. Entries close Aug 2,…

Australia

Closes: 2 Aug 2026

The Paddington Art Prize

2nd Annual National Non-Acquisitive Young Paddo Art Prize

2nd Annual National Non-Acquisitive Young Paddo Art Prize for an A4 painting on paper inspired by the Australian Landscape, ages…

Australia

Closes: 28 Jun 2026

Homiens

The Homiens Art Prize: Early Bird Deadline - Reduced Entry Fee ($12,000 USD Awarded Annually)

A meritocratic and prestigious gateway to significant international recognition for established professionals and emerging artists seeking a definitive career launchpad.

Australia

Closes: 28 Apr 2026

Sunshine Coast Council

Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2026

The art prize is open to Australian residents working within any 2D medium and new media

Australia

Closes: 10 May 2026

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Vincent Lingiari Art Award 2026

Australia

Closes: 10 Apr 2026

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Young members of NSW cultural institution boards at the State Library of NSW. Photo: Joy Lai.

New voices, new directions: the young members of NSW’s biggest cultural boards

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Manan Luthra

Jeweller Sophie Carnell in her studio. Photo: Supplied.

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Gina Fairley

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Victoria Brownlee, author of the suspense novel The Writers Retreat, weighs up whether writing retreats are actually worth it.

Victoria Brownlee

The Met's Quincey Houghton delivering the Betty Churcher AO Memorial Oration at NGA, Canberra. Photo: Supplied.

10 things Australian arts institutions can learn from The Met

The Deputy Director of Exhibitions at New York’s Met Museum, Quincy Houghton, offered wisdom in difficult times during her recent…

Gina Fairley

Blinking Light's These Youths Be Protesting. Photo: Karla Elbourne. how to make sustainable theatre