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Art Prizes Closing / Recently Closed

Current Artsoz review of art prize deadlines and recently closed annual cycles.

Review note

Closed prizes are still useful because they reveal the annual cycle and help artists prepare for the next round.

Last updated: May 2026.

PrizeStateCategoryOpeningClosingFeePrize / statusOfficial
Mosman Youth Art Prize
Sydney-based artists aged 12–21; check official terms		NSWYouth2026 entries were open; now closed10 March 2026, 11pm$15Closed for 2026
Check official prize details
Mosman Art Gallery 2026 event page		Official
Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize
Original small sculpture up to 80cm; check official eligibility		NSWSmall sculpture13 April 202612 July 2026Check official entry formOpen for 2026
$29,000 prize pool; $25,000 main acquisitive award
Woollahra Gallery/Woollahra Council 2026 key dates		Official
Young Archie Competition
Ages 5–18 in four categories; check official birth-date criteria		National / NSWYouth portrait27 January 20262 March 2026, 5pmNo feeClosed for 2026; winners announced 4 July 2026
Age-category winners / check official
Art Gallery of NSW 2026 Young Archie entry page		Official
Archibald Prize
Resident in Australia/New Zealand for eligibility period; check official conditions		NSWPortrait2 February 202627 March 2026Check official / online entryClosed for 2026; finalists announced 30 April; winners 8 May
$100,000 (major prize reported for 2026)
Art Gallery of NSW 2026 entry page		Official
Wynne Prize
Resident in Australia for eligibility period; check official conditions		NSWLandscape / sculpture2 February 202627 March 2026$50 handling feeClosed for 2026; finalists announced 30 April; winners 8 May
$50,000
Art Gallery of NSW 2026 entry page		Official
Sulman Prize
Resident in Australia for eligibility period; check official conditions		NSWSubject / genre painting or mural project2 February 202627 March 2026$50 handling feeClosed for 2026; finalists announced 30 April; winners 8 May
$40,000
Art Gallery of NSW 2026 entry page		Official

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Detailed prize guides

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WYNNE

Wynne Prize

Landscape painting and figure sculpture.

ARCH

Archibald Prize

Portrait prize guide.

SUL

Sulman Prize

Subject/genre/mural guide.

SCULPT

Woollahra Small Sculpture

Small sculpture guide.

Art Prizes Closing / Recently Closed: useful context and next steps

Current Artsoz review of art prize deadlines and recently closed annual cycles.

Prize entries are best judged by fit, not by panic. A strong decision weighs the artwork, category, cost, exhibition value, terms and timing together.

The practical checks are eligibility, medium, image quality, framing, freight, finalist duties, sale terms, copyright, acquisitive clauses and collection dates.

Artists should keep a record of the submitted image, title, medium, dimensions, entry receipt and terms. That record matters if the work is shortlisted, sold, returned or needed for another opportunity.

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Art Prizes Closing / Recently Closed: practical authority notes

Current Artsoz review of art prize deadlines and recently closed annual cycles.

The practical value of this page is that it gives the reader a way to make a better art decision, not just another link to click. Use it to clarify purpose, compare options, identify risk and decide which official detail has to be checked before acting.

Art Prizes Closing / Recently Closed should be considered against the artist's real studio practice. A prize can offer visibility, an exhibition record, a judge's attention or a useful deadline, but it can also waste money if the work is not a strong fit.

Before entering, check the rules, medium, size limits, image requirements, fees, finalist obligations, freight, framing, insurance, sales commission, copyright and collection dates. These practical details decide whether the opportunity is genuinely worthwhile.

Artists should keep a simple entry file with the submitted image, title, medium, dimensions, statement, receipt and terms. That record helps if the work is shortlisted, sold, returned or reused in another application.

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QuestionWhy it matters
Who is this for?The page should make clear whether it helps artists, students, teachers, collectors, visitors, galleries or arts organisations.
What can change?Dates, fees, rules, access, stock, prices and contacts can change, so current details need official confirmation.
What is the risk?Money, deadlines, travel, copyright, privacy, safety and eligibility are the details most likely to cause trouble if ignored.
What should be saved?Keep links, screenshots, receipts, guidelines, images, notes or correspondence when the decision may need to be checked later.

Use this Artsoz page to orient the decision, then confirm live details before committing time, money, travel, artwork, classroom activity or public programming.