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Queensland Regional Art Awards 2026
- Who Can Apply: Artists age 15+ living in regional, rural, or remote Queensland; residents of the central Brisbane local-government area are ineligible
- The Focus: Celebrating outstanding visual art from regional Queensland across seven award categories including Overall Winner, Landscape, First Nations, Remote Artist, Emerging Artist, Young Artist, and People's Choice
- The Funding: Cash prizes range from A$1,000 to A$25,000; total package value of A$326,800 includes exhibitions, residencies, marketing and professional development
- Key Requirements: Original artwork completed in 2026; high-quality images; 150-word artist statement; artist details and collaborator information; artwork dimensions and weight; insurance value; confirmation of eligibility and copyright ownership
DeadlineFriday, September 18, 2026
AwardCash prizes range from A$1,000 to A$25,000; total package value of A$326,800 includes exhibitions, residencies, marketing and professional development
Application feeA$40
Program dates26 November 2026
LocationBrisbane, Queensland
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplineslandscape art, First Nations art, emerging practice, remote practice
Application notesArtwork must be original work of the artist(s), completed in 2026. Works must fit within specified size requirements. Artwork must not have previously won a major State, National or International art prize or award. Artists must use cultural stories, imagery or knowledge only with appropriate permissions and acknowledgements. Finalist artworks due to Flying Arts by 9 November 2026. Gala Awards Night held 26 November at 300 George Street, Brisbane. People's Choice voting opens 16 October and closes 24 November.
Contactdevelopment@flyingarts.org.au
Flying Arts
Organization based in Brisbane