Australia’s largest small-scale art award returns for 2026, offering a major acquisitive prize of $20,000 alongside a suite of additional prizes and opportunities for artists at all stages of their careers.
Open to both national and international artists, the Lethbridge Small-Scale Art Award celebrates works across 2D and 3D media, with a strict size limit of 61 cm in any dimension. The award provides a significant platform for emerging and established artists to gain exposure, exhibit their work, and receive professional recognition.
Entries are judged on three equally weighted criteria: creativity, originality, and technical skill.
Key Dates:
- Entries Open: 17 April – 26 June 2026
- Finalists Notified: 10 July 2026
- Finalists Announced: 31 July 2026
- Winner Announced: 8 August 2026
Prizes:
- $20,000 Acquisitive Major Prize
- $1,500 People’s Choice Award
- Over $7,000 in sponsored prizes and vouchers
Presented by Lethbridge Gallery, a leading contemporary art space known for supporting both emerging and established artists, the award continues to be a key event in Australia’s art calendar.
