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NOOSA ART PRIZE 2026
Open to all media. Finalists exhibit at the J this October and list their work for sale on The Non Gallery.
A $12,000 Prize. Our Biggest Yet.
The 2026 Noosa Art Prize carries a $12,000 acquisitive award, the largest in the prize's history. Selection is open to artists at any stage of their practice, with finalists exhibited together at the J in October and judged on the work alone.
For emerging artists, it's a rare chance to be hung alongside established names and seen by collectors throughout the season. Every finalist's work is also listed for sale on The Non Gallery for the duration of the exhibition, opening up a commercial pathway alongside the prize itself.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Yosi Messiah
Yosi Messiah is a contemporary artist whose work explores the intersection of spirituality, identity, and human connection. Drawing from diverse cultural influences and personal experience, Messiah creates pieces that challenge conventional perspectives and invite viewers into intimate conversations about meaning and belonging. Their practice spans multiple mediums, each chosen deliberately to amplify the emotional resonance of the work. With a commitment to authenticity and depth, Yosi Messiah continues to push boundaries and create art that resonates across communities.
NOOSA ART PRIZE
Previous Art Competitions
2025 Noosa Portrait Prize
A portraiture-only prize, and a reminder of how much talent is working quietly in our community.
Winner: Samantha Hopwood
2025 Noosa Young Art Prize
Our first prize dedicated to young artists. The quality of work across the entries was genuinely beyond what we'd hoped for.
Winner: Lacey Pohle with her submission, 'I call her Jess'
2004 Noosa Art Prize
Our first prize, and an instant success. A strong field of entries set the tone for everything that has followed.
Winner: Phil Rolten
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