Are you the next $25,000 art prize winner?
Entries open February 14 for the The Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2025
In 2024, contemporary artist Todd Fuller took out the major award in the prestigious Sunshine Coast National Art Prize for his captivating motion animation work, ‘No use crying over ripped lace’.
Fuller was selected from a pool of 40 exceptional finalists from across the nation, receiving $25,000 and making headlines with the first digital work to ever win the region’s flagship art award.
Still taken from Todd Fullers winning work 'No use crying over ripped lace'
One year on and the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2025 is again calling for entries from across Australia, as Sunshine Coast Council’s Caloundra Regional Gallery searches for the next major winner.
Sunshine Coast Council Strong Community Portfolio Councillor David Law emphasised the significance of the prestigious art prize.
“This award celebrates outstanding contemporary 2D and new media arts practice from across the nation,” Cr Law said.
"The Sunshine Coast National Art Prize is more than an award. It is a celebration of contemporary Australian art and our diverse array of talented artists.
“This acquisitive prize helps to further position the region as a hub for contemporary art and artists. It’s a testament to our commitment to fostering a vibrant arts community and supporting the cultural legacy of our region."
Who Can Apply
The Sunshine Coast National Art Prize is open to all professional artists living in Australia.
Artists working in various 2D mediums, including traditional oils, drawings, prints, photographs and assemblages, as well as digital compositions and other new media, are encouraged to apply.
FENOGLIO_David_01_Mercury Still Life_2023_Oil on Linen_71x71cm
LEE_Hyunhee_01_Fragments of Memories_2024_silk, organza,chalk,silk thread, korean hanji paper_82 x 84cm
MCHUGH_Aylsa_01_Numen_2023_dye sublimation print on aluminium_110 x 150cm (diptych)
MOODY_Logan_01_Brunswick_2023_stencil and aerosol on canvas_61x70cm
Thorp_Emma_Image 1_The Motherload_2024_Pencil and Ink_56x76cm
BEAR_Filthy the_01_Shak and Bake_2024_Acrylic on Wood_88x152
CHEYNE_Matthew_01_Sushi Kids_2024_oil on linen on board_ 62 x 136cm
COLLIS_Mark_01_Once were warriors_2024_Acrylic on canvas_120x90cm
Key Dates
- Entries Open: Friday, February 14, 2025
- Entries Close: 11.59 pm AEST, Sunday, May 11, 2025
- Finalists Notified: By Friday, June 6, 2025
- Exhibition Dates: Friday, August 15, 2025 to Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Winners Announced: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Entry Details
Artists can submit their entries online through the Caloundra Regional Gallery website. Each submission must include high-resolution images of the artwork, an artist statement and a completed entry form. A non-refundable entry fee of $45 AUD applies.
Todd Fuller with John Gallagher and Julie Ewington
Art prize categories and sponsors
- an acquisitive major prize of $25,000 cash sponsored by Argon Law and Sunshine Coast Council
- a non-acquisitive Highly Commended prize of $5,000 sponsored by the De Deyne family
- a non-acquisitive People’s Choice prize of $2,500 sponsored by Caloundra Chamber of Commerce
- a Sunshine Coast Art Prize Residency sponsored by Caloundra Regional Gallery and Montville Country Cabins.
Freight costs of the 40 finalist works to and from the exhibition are covered by the Caloundra Regional Gallery and supported by IAS Fine Art Logistics.
More details
For more details, including terms and conditions of entry, visit the Caloundra Regional Gallery website
A gallery of previous Sunshine Coast Art Prize winners is available on the gallery website.
Caloundra Regional Gallery
Owned and operated by Sunshine Coast Council, Caloundra Regional Gallery is free to enter. The gallery is located 22 Omrah Avenue and is open Tuesday to Friday 10am - 4pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am - 2pm.