St Columba's Art Prize

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Applications close
3 March 2026
Announced
1 May 2026
Prize money
AUD $14,000
Location
NSW, Australia
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St Columba's Art Prize

The St Columba's art prize is an annual, non-acquisitive prize and  is open to artists living in Australia. The submission process welcomes artworks by artists in all mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles and mixed media with the exception of photographic and digital works, video and ai generated. There is no specified theme.

Prizes:

- Open Prize - $10,000

- $2,000 Local Artist Prize (for a Blue Mountains resident)

- $1,000 Youth Prize

- $1,000 Creativity Prize for a Year 12 Student Sponsored by the Western Sydney University

- People's Choice

 

Venue: St Columba's Catholic College, NSW

Contact: for more details e: admin@columbasartprize.com.au

 

Summary
Application dates
1 December 2025 - 3 March 2026
Exhibition dates
1 May 2026 - 6 May 2026
Finalists notified
31 March 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
Toby Chapman, Director of Penrith Regional Gallery; Juanita McLauchlan, acclaimed First Nations Gamilaraay artist based on Wiradjuri Country; and Sarah Birtles, Director and Curator of Sarah Birtles Art + Advice.
Prize genre
General
Location
St Columba's Catholic College, NSW
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $14,000
Fees
Open $30 entry max 2 entries, $10 Youth Entry, 25% commission on sales
Last updated
1 December 2025
Prior Winners
2025: James Blackwell - Winner ($10,000)
2025: Neil Taylor - Local Artist Award ($2,000)