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The UniSQ Biennial Art Award


Launched in 2024, the UniSQ Biennial Art Award is an exciting new addition to Australia's art world. The award celebrate and champion contemporary Australian art and with a generous prize pool of $40 000, it is set to attract talented artists from all corners of the country. Entries for 2024 have now closed.

Awards

  • Overall award ($30 000 acquisitive)
  • Emerging Artist award ($5000 acquisitive) (Emerging Artist is defined by the Australian Council for the Arts as those in the first five years of professional practice)
  • Packers award ($3000 non-acquisitive)
  • Local Excellence award ($1000 non-acquisitive) 
  • Peoples Choice award ($1000 non-acquisitive)

2024 winners

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Explore the artwork of the 2024 UniSQ Biennial Art Award winners and finalists. Drawing an impressive 645 entries from over 300 artists nationwide, the 36 finalists showcased extraordinary works across a diverse range of artistic disciplines.

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