Open to Australian contemporary artists working in any 2D medium and in new media, the award offers a prize pool of more than $35,000.
The forty artworks selected as finalists will be exhibited at the Caloundra Regional Gallery from 24 August until 13 October 2024.
The recipients of the Major prize, Highly Commended and Artist Residency will be determined by our guest judge. The major prizewinning artwork will be acquired into the Sunshine Coast Art Collection. Winners will be announced on 3 October 2024.
A People’s Choice prize will also be awarded, as voted by exhibition visitors.
Image: Lori Pensini, Free Bird | 2024 | oil on linen | 110 x 110cm (Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2024 – Finalist)