ENTRIES have opened for the 2026 Redland Art Awards, with artists from across the country invited to submit works for the long-running contemporary painting prize.
Coordinated by Redland Art Gallery, the biennial awards are open to all Australian artists and offer a total prize pool of $30,500.
Redland City Mayor Jos Mitchell said the awards continued to build on the region’s reputation as a cultural hub.
“Redlands Coast is considered a significant regional arts centre with a thriving arts community and strong cultural appreciation,” the Mayor said.
“The Redland Art Awards are highly regarded and have been shining a light on outstanding Australian artists since 1981, when they began as a local art prize by Redland Yurara Art Society.”
The awards were first displayed at Redland Art Gallery in 2006 and have grown significantly since that time.
The last awards in 2024 attracted more than 400 artworks Australia-wide, with 55 selected for the finalist’s exhibition, including nine artworks from local artists.
There will also be an exhibition featuring the works of all finalists.
The lead judge in this year’s awards is Alison Kubler, who has more than 30 years’ experience working as an art curator.
The prize pool includes a $20,000 acquisitive first prize, $6000 for second, $3000 for third, $1000 for the Meredith Foxton People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Redland Yurara Art Society, and $500 for the Redland Arts Membership Program (RAMP) Member’s Choice Award.
Entries close on September 21 at 3pm, with finalists to be notified by October 21.
Winners will be announced on November 27, with the exhibition running from November 29 to January 22.
