Australia China Art Residency

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Applications close
18 December 2025
Announced
18 December 2025
Prize money
AUD $115,000
Location
NSW, Australia
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The ACAR Art Prize is set to be one of Australia's most significant art competitions. It is specifically designed to celebrate and encourage art that embodies the spirit of Australia-China cultural exchange.

The prize celebrates landscape in its broadest interpretation – encompassing natural environments, built spaces, urban landscapes, and conceptual interpretations of place. We encourage artists to explore how their experience of each others’ culture influences their understanding and representation of landscape.

At the heart of ACAR is our residency program, offering transformative opportunities for artists and curators to immerse themselves in vibrant artistic communities across Australia and China. Candidates are selected in partnership with two leading art institutions — the National Art School in Australia and the Central Academy of Fine Arts in China. This collaborative process guarantees that each residency brings together outstanding artists whose practices reflect the vibrancy of both Australia and China.

By reimagining the landscape — in all its meanings — the ACAR Art Prize provides a platform for artists to share their vision, showcase their talent, and gain recognition on both a national and international stage.

Prizes:

ACAR Art Prize (acquisitive)— AUD $100,000

Super Nova Award — AUD $5,000 (artists under 30) supported by BlackDiamondz

Digital Art Award — AUD $5,000 supported by BlackDiamondz

People’s Choice Award — AUD $5,000 supported by Stephen Fitzpatrick & Beatrice Rodriguez

 

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Summary
Application dates
28 September 2025 - 18 December 2025
Exhibition dates
Finalists notified
8 January 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
Landscape
Location
55 Chandos St, St Leonards NSW 2065
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $115,000
Fees
Last updated
20 November 2025
Prior Winners
No prize winners information available