The Redland Art Awards is a nationally recognised, biennial contemporary painting prize.
The Redland Art Awards is a nationally recognised, biennial contemporary painting prize delivered by Redland Art Gallery, with a long-standing history now entering its third decade.
Entries are open to artists who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, who currently reside in Australia, and are aged 18 years or over at the opening of the prize on Tuesday 5 May 2026.
In 2026, the Redland Art Awards primary award is an acquisitive prize of $20,000, second prize is $6,000 and the third prize is $3,000. Additionally, there is the Meredith Foxton People’s Choice Award of $1,000, proudly sponsored by Redland Yurara Art Society Inc, and the RAMP Member’s Choice Award of $500.
Medium / Category: Painting
Key dates:
Entries open: Tuesday 5 May 2026
Entries close: Monday 21 September 2026 at 3 pm
Award categories and prizes:
First Prize: $20,000 acquisitive award
Second Prize: $6,000
Third Prize: $3,000
Meredith Foxton People’s Choice Award: $1,000
RAMP Member’s Choice Award: $500
Click here for more information and to apply
Image: Redland Art Gallery: Selection of finalists’ artworks, Redland Art Awards 2024. Photograph by Louis Lim.