Entries are now open for the Audrey Gibbs Art Prize 2026, presented by the Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS). The annual prize celebrates genre painting and drawing, honouring the legacy of artist Audrey Gibbs, whose work focused on the beauty of everyday life.
Artists are invited to submit works depicting ordinary people in familiar settings, including domestic scenes, workplaces, leisure activities and quiet moments of daily life.
Eligible mediums
- Pastel
- Watercolour
- Pencil (including coloured pencil)
- Charcoal
Prize Pool
- $6,250
Key Dates
- Entries close: 26 August 2026 (3:30pm)
- Finalists notified: 29 September 2026
- Exhibition: 2 October – 25 October 2026
Entry Fees
- RQAS Brisbane Members: $30
- Non-members: $50
The exhibition will be held at the Royal Queensland Art Society, Petrie Terrace Gallery, Brisbane.
