Alice Prize

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Applications close
30 January 2026
Announced
26 March 2026
Prize money
AUD $31,000
Location
NT, Australia
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This is a biennial prize held every even year.

2022 - 531 entries received with 58 finalists.

The idea of putting Alice Springs on the map by holding a national art competition was conceived in 1969, and in 1970 the first Alice Prize was born.

The Alice Springs Art Foundation administers the Alice Prize, a national contemporary art award. The acquisition of works from the exhibition continues to build a significant art collection for the Alice Springs community.  The Alice Prize is not restricted to any particular medium, genre, subject matter or theme.

Finalists are chosen through a blind selection process, of 3 panelists, from the digital images and artist statement submitted at entry

Prizes

  • Winner (acquisitive) - $30,000
  • People's Choice - $1,000

The award is open to all artists working in Australia in any medium.

Venue: Araluen Arts Centre, 61 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs, NT.

Contact: For more information call 08 8953 7090 or email entries@aliceprize.com

Summary
Application dates
20 October 2025 - 30 January 2026
Exhibition dates
27 March 2026 - 8 June 2026
Finalists notified
10 February 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Biennial - Even Years
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
General
Location
Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs, NT
NT
Australia
Prizes
AUD $31,000
Fees
There is an entry fee of $60 per work and a commission on sales of 33%.
Last updated
17 December 2025
Prior Winners
2024: Fiona Foley - Winner ($40,000)
2022: Adrian Jangala - Winner ($40,000)
2020: Thea Anamara Perkins - Winner ($40,000)
2018: Robert Andrew - Winner ($40,000)
2016: Naomi Hobson - Winner ($25,000)