UniSQ Biennial Art Award

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Applications close
19 February 2024
Announced
12 April 2024
Prize money
AUD $40,000
Location
QLD, Australia
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UniSQ Biennial Art Award

This award celebrates and champions contemporary Australian art, providing a platform for talented artists to showcase their work and gain recognition.

With a generous prize pool of $40 000, the new award will offer a significant opportunity for artists to receive financial support, gain exposure and connect with fellow creatives.

The UniSQ Biennial Art Award is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents. We welcome artists from diverse backgrounds and encourage submissions from various artistic disciplines.

Whether you specialise in painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, or any other medium, we invite you to participate.

Prizes:

  • Overall award ($30 000 acquisitive)
  • Emerging Artist award ($5000 acquisitive) (Emerging Artist is defined by the Australian Council for the Arts as those in the first five years of professional practice)
  • Packers award ($3000 non-acquisitive)
  • Local Excellence award ($1000 non-acquisitive)
  • Peoples Choice award ($1000 non-acquisitive)

Venue: UniSQ Art Gallery, B Block, UniSQ, 487-535 West St, Darling heights Toowoomba QLD 4350

Contact: For further details e: art.gallery@unisq.edu.au

Summary
Application dates
1 December 2023 - 19 February 2024
Exhibition dates
08 April 2024 - 17 May 2024
Finalists notified
4 March 2024
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Biennial - Even Years
Judges
Prize genre
General
Location
UniSQ Art Gallery, Darling heights Toowoomba QLD 4350
QLD
Australia
Prizes
AUD $40,000
Fees
$40 entry fee, 25% commission for sold works
Last updated
21 April 2024
Prior Winners
2024: Gabrielle Jones - Winner ($30,000)
2024: Sam Scoufos - Packers' Award ($3,000)
2024: Susie Choi - Emerging Artist Prize ($5,000)