small works art prize 2026
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Entries are now open for the Small Works Art Prize 2026, one of Australia’s longest-running and most beloved open-entry art awards. Celebrating creativity on an intimate scale, the prize welcomes both emerging and established artists from across Australia and beyond, showcasing hundreds of original works, each no larger than 35x35x35cm.

Every entry is exhibited, and all mediums are accepted, including painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, weaving, mixed media and more. The prize is celebrated for its inclusivity, energy, and community spirit, offering artists a unique platform to connect with collectors and curators, share their work with thousands of visitors, and be part of an immersive exhibition that proves small art can have a truly big impact.

all entries exhibited!
Small works art prize exhibition
4–17 january 2026

CELEBRATION EVENT
FRIDAY 9 January, 6–9PM (All Welcome)

PRIZES

Over $14,000 in prizes to be awarded, including:

First Prize + Second Prize + BSG Solo Exhibition Prizes: Supported by BSG + Object Prize: Supported by Craft Victoria + Honourable Mention: Supported by Art Guide Australia + Honourable Mention: Supported by Frame of Mind + People's Choice Award: Supported by Art Shed + Plus more! +

Small Works Art Prize 2025, exhibition view

Small Works Art Prize 2025, exhibition view

ENTRIES CLOSE:
sunday 16 november , midnight

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Small Works Art Prize 2025

Brunswick Street Gallery acknowledges that these exhibitions are held on what always was and always will be the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.

We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, as well as to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the wider Naarm community and beyond.