The Redland Art Awards 2026 finalists’ exhibition presents the judging panel’s selection of outstanding works from this year’s entries. Winners, including the recipient of the major acquisitive prize, will be chosen by the lead judge and announced at the gala opening event on Friday 27 November 2026.
Redland Art Awards is a national, biennial, contemporary painting competition proudly presented by Redland Art Gallery.
The Redland Art Awards 2026 features a prize pool of more than $30,000, with winners announced at the gala opening event. The major award is a $20,000 acquisitive prize, with the winning artwork acquired into the Redland Art Gallery Collection.
For the full list of this year’s finalists, visit HERE

RAG, Cleveland
SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER –
FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2027
Opening Event:
6pm, Friday 27 November 2026 (Bookings open to general public on Mon 2 Nov)
Judges Talk:
10am, Sunday 29 November 2026
Bookings for the Exhibition Opening Event will open to the general public on Monday 2 November at 9am. The button below will not work until that time.
Open Hours:
Mon to Fri 9am – 4pm
Sun 9am – 2pm
Image:
Image courtesy of Redland Art Gallery
