SUMMER SMALL WORKS PRIze 2026

• 1 artwork will be awarded $1000 prize money (non-acquisitive) with artwork featured in the 2027 gallery calendar

• 11 artworks will each be awarded $100 prize money (non-acquisitive) with artwork featured in the 2027 gallery calendar

• All artworks exhibited for sale, promoting artwork gifting during holiday season

• 2027 calendar launched at exhibition opening

ELIGIBILITY

1. The award is open to all artists living in Australia.

2. The artist and applicant must be over 18 years of age.

3. The applicant’s artwork entry must:

• Be an original work and must not infringe copyright.

• Be a size that does not exceed A5: {inches: 5.83 x 8.27 in}, {centimetres: 14.8 x 21.01 cm}, {millimetres: 148 x 210mm}; and may be presented in either horizontal or vertical format. A work may consist of multiple parts but must not exceed the overall size limits.

• Be a size that does not exceed, in the third dimension measurement: {inches: 5.83 in}, {centimetres: 14.8 cm}, {millimetres: 148 mm}.

• Be presented as the artist intends either (a) without a frame as per above dimensions; or (b) including a frame that does not exceed: {inches: 7.0 x 9.05 x 7.0 in}, {centimetres: 18 x 24 x 18 cm}, {millimetres: 180 x 240 x 180 mm}.

• Have been completed no earlier than January 2026.

• Be for sale and available to be published in the ‘Small Works Calendar’.

FAQ’s

Mediums? All mediums welcome: painting, drawing, mixed media, fabric, thread, ceramic, collage, photography, printmaking, framed, unframed, paper, canvas, board, wood, metal, recycled objects…. can I list any more? If you create it to the correct size and it can safely hang on the wall in a gallery environment, then it is accepted. Call or message me if you have specific queries.

What about video or film works? The gallery does not have film media presentation devices, therefore any moving image artwork must be accompanied by a presentation device with all cords and standard Australian plug-in. Audio is not included for exhibited works, so please ensure any ‘moving image artwork’ is developed for silent presentation only; and limited to 2 minutes. The size restrictions apply for the presentation device (exclusive of cords).

Sculpture? Yes, the depth dimension for sculpture is {148mm}.

Can I post it from regional / interstate? Definitely, this award is open to all Australian artists.

How do I price my artworks? Please be true to your artistic career. Price to the quality, size and time put into the artworks, time includes your career development. The idea of small works is that they are more accessible for gifting and purchase leading up to the holiday ‘gifting’ season. The price must include GST and 25% commission.

Will there be title labels with the artworks? Yes, all artworks will be numbered with corresponding artwork catalogue.