Organizer Information:
Fleurieu Biennale. The exhibitions will be held concurrently at the Fleurieu Arthouse in the heart of McLaren Vale and the Stump Hill Gallery at the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre.
Title & Description:
Applications will soon open for the Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize 2026.
Artists are invited to submit 2D or 3D artworks exploring this year's central theme: "A Sense of Place." Selected works will be exhibited, and a newly introduced Curator's Choice exhibition and prize will be held simultaneously at the Stump Hill Gallery.
Category:
2D & 3D Visual Arts.
Eligibility:
- Who: Artists working in 2D or 3D mediums.
- Thematic Focus The submitted artwork MUST actively explore the theme "A Sense of Place."
- Artwork Age: Submitted artworks must have been created AFTER January 1, 2025. Older works are strictly ineligible.
Program Benefits & Awards:
There are four major prize categories available for selected artists:
- The Fleurieu Art Prize: $20,000
- Emerging Artists Prize: $5,000
- People’s Choice Award: $2,500
- Curator's Choice Prize: $2,000 (Awarded specifically in the Stump Hill Gallery exhibition).
- Exhibition: Finalists will be exhibited in McLaren Vale from June 5 – July 5, 2026.
How to Apply?
Submit your application via the official online portal.
Key Dates:
- Online Entries Open: March 16, 2026.
- Application Deadline: Sunday, April 12, 2026, at midnight.
- Exhibition Dates: June 5 – July 5, 2026.
Location:
McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia.
Contact Information:
Website & Application Link: https://artprize.com.au/