The Art Gallery of South Australia is calling for entries for the 2027 Ramsay Art Prize, a major national award supporting contemporary Australian artists under 40.
The acquisitive prize offers a $100,000 major award, with no restrictions on the scale, medium or subject matter of submitted works. The prize aims to support artists at a pivotal moment in their careers and encourage the development of ambitious contemporary work.
Finalists will be selected by an expert judging panel and exhibited in a major exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia. The winning artwork will be acquired into the Gallery’s collection.
The exhibition will also feature a $15,000 People’s Choice Prize, supported by LK and decided by public vote.
Major Prize: $100,000 (acquisitive).
People’s Choice Prize: $15,000.
2027 Judging Panel:
- Brook Andrew – Australian artist.
- Rebecca Coates – Museum director, curator, writer and academic.
- Jason Smith – Director, Art Gallery of South Australia.
Key Dates:
- Entries open: 11 September 2026.
- Entries close: 11 December 2026, 5pm Adelaide time.
- Late entries will not be accepted.
