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Record of current-data improvements made to Artsoz.

May 2026 update

The art prize database was updated with current/reviewed 2026 information for key prizes and youth opportunities. The next full update should be run at the beginning of next month.

PrizeStateCategoryOpeningClosingFeePrize / statusOfficial
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
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
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

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