The Redland Art Awards is a biennial contemporary painting competition. 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.
In 2026 the Redland Art Awards second prize is $6,000 and the third prize is $3,000. Additionally, there is the Meredith Foxton People’s Choice Award, proudly sponsored by Redland Yurara Art Society Inc, of $1,000 and the RAMP Member’s Choice Award of $500.
Entries Open: Tuesday 5 May 2026.
Entries Close: Monday 21 September 2026 at 3pm.
ENTER THE ART AWARDS HERE
- View the 2026 Terms and Conditions here.
- See information about previous (2024) Award winners and Catalogue here.
- Click here for more history about the Redland Art Awards and the Meredith Foxton People’s Choice Award.
Finalists Exhibition Opening event: 6pm Friday 27 November 2026
Panel talk and light lunch: 10am Sunday 29 November 2026
Redland Art Awards is proudly supported by:
Redland Yurara Art Society Inc, Redland City Council | Redland Art Gallery.
Image: Mirra Whale with Redland Art Awards 2024 winning artwork, first prize, Mirra Whale, Seafood Still Life for Margaret, 2023, oil on canvas. Courtesy of Redland Art Gallery.