The UniSQ Biennial Art Award 2026
Launched in 2024, the UniSQ Biennial Art Award is an exciting new addition to Australia's art world. The award celebrate and champion contemporary Australian art and with a generous prize pool of $24 000, has attracted talented artists from all corners of the country. Entries for 2026 open soon.
Awards
- Overall award ($20 000 acquisitive)
- Emerging Artist award ($3000 acquisitive) (Emerging Artist is defined by the Australian Council for the Arts as those in the first five years of professional practice
- Peoples Choice award ($1000 non-acquisitive)
Entries open 1 May 2026.
There is an entry fee of $40.00 per artist, once you receive payment confirmation you will gain access to the submission portal where you can submit up to five artworks for consideration.
The UniSQ Biennial Art Award is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
Please ensure you read the terms and conditions prior to entering.
For further information, please email art.gallery@unisq.edu.au.
Finalist works will be judged by a panel of judges, chaired by the Director of Creative UniSQ, comprised of the Curator (Arts and Exhibitions), one representative from the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, and one suitably qualified independent guest judge. Judging criteria is based on three equally evaluated criteria of technical skill, originality, and conceptual strength.
If you are a past entrant or have attended other UniSQ events, you may already have an account with us.
Please click “Back to Sign In” on the bottom of submissions page, and attempt to login in. If you cannot remember your password please follow the prompts to reset it.
If you are unable to login after resetting your password or have any other questions please email art.gallery@unisq.edu.au with an image of the error message you are receiving.