Exhibition: $50,000 Stanthorpe Art Prize '26
Highlights
- Explore exceptional artworks at the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery, celebrating artistic talent from across Australia.
- Witness the prestige of one of Australia’s richest art prizes, showcasing the best of contemporary creativity.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities including a parents' room and public toilets at Weeroona Park.
- Visit the exhibition and discover unique gifts at the on-site shop, perfect for art lovers.
Since 1972, the biennial Stanthorpe Art Prize has been a beacon for artistic talent, attracting entries from across Australia. The exceptional quality of the selected works underscores its esteemed position within the Australian arts community.
The $50,000 total prize pool makes the Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026 one of the richest in Australia.
This year there are 2 main prizes of $20,000 each!
Images and Video
Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
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