In 2024, contemporary artist Todd Fuller took out the major award in the prestigious Sunshine Coast National Art Prize for his captivating motion animation work, ‘No use crying over ripped lace’.
Fuller was selected from a pool of 40 exceptional finalists from across the nation, receiving $25,000 and making headlines with the first digital work to ever win the region’s flagship art award.
One year on and the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2025 is again calling for entries from across Australia, as Sunshine Coast Council’s Caloundra Regional Gallery searches for the next major winner.
Sunshine Coast Council Strong Community Portfolio Councillor David Law emphasised the significance of the prestigious art prize.
“This award celebrates outstanding contemporary 2D and new media arts practice from across the nation,” Cr Law said.
“The Sunshine Coast National Art Prize is more than an award. It is a celebration of contemporary Australian art and our diverse array of talented artists.
“This acquisitive prize helps to further position the region as a hub for contemporary art and artists. It’s a testament to our commitment to fostering a vibrant arts community and supporting the cultural legacy of our region.”
The Sunshine Coast National Art Prize is open to all professional artists living in Australia.
Artists working in various 2D mediums, including traditional oils, drawings, prints, photographs and assemblages, as well as digital compositions and other new media, are encouraged to apply.
Key dates:
Entries Open: Friday 14 February
Entries Close: 11.59 pm AEST, Sunday 11 May
Finalists Notified: By Friday 6 June
Exhibition Dates: Friday 15 August to Sunday 12 October
Winners Announced: Thursday 25 September
Artists can submit their entries online through the Caloundra Regional Gallery website. Each submission must include high-resolution images of the artwork, an artist statement and a completed entry form. A non-refundable entry fee of $45 AUD applies.
For more details, including terms and conditions of entry, visit the Caloundra Regional Gallery website gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
A gallery of previous Sunshine Coast Art Prize winners is available on the gallery website.
