The Blake Prize has long stood as one of Australia’s most respected and thought-provoking art awards, inviting artists to engage deeply with ideas of spirituality, faith, and human existence. Established in 1951, the prize continues to celebrate works that challenge, question, and inspire through contemporary artistic expression.
The 69th Blake Prize celebrates artists who push the boundaries of how spirituality and religion can be understood through art. From painting, sculpture, and installation to video, sound, performance, photography, and digital media, the Blake Prize embraces experimentation and diversity in form and thought.
Prize Categories
Main Prize – $35,000 | Non-Acquisitive
Awarded to the most compelling work exploring spiritual or religious themes.
Blake Acquisitive Art Prize – $10,000 | Acquisitive
Winning work joins the Liverpool City Council Art Collection.
Next Generation Scholarship – $5,000 | Non-Acquisitive
Supports an emerging artist to develop and present their first institutional solo exhibition.
Blake Poetry Prize – $5,000 | Coordinated by WestWords
Celebrates poetry that engages with ideas of faith, spirituality, and belief.
People’s Choice Prize – $2,000 | Non-Acquisitive
Awarded to the artwork most loved by exhibition visitors.
