Noosa Art Prize 2026
Finalists announced
Entries have closed and the 65 finalists are in. It's our biggest year yet, a reflection of how the prize keeps growing, with extra prizes and a bigger, better soirée and exhibition.
Thank you to every artist who entered. See the finalists, then join us at The J for the soirée and prize announcement.
THE J, NOOSA
$12,000 acquisitive prize. Finalists exhibited at The J, Noosa, from 8 to 29 October.
AN ART PRIZE TO CONNECT EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS. $12000 Acquisitive Prize for the winner.
Online at The Non Gallery
All 65 finalists are listed on The Non Gallery for the length of the exhibition, with the artist's statement and links to their work.
VIEW THE FINALISTSExhibited at The J, Noosa
Finalists are shown at The J, Noosa's arts and cultural venue, from 8 to 29 October, in front of collectors, curators and locals.
People's Choice Award
Decided by public vote, online and at The J. The 2026 People's Choice Award went to Bad Mom by Edwina Hoey.
IMPORTANT DATES
The Exhibition
Soirée and Prize Announcement: Thursday 8 October 2026
$12,000 acquisitive prize awarded
Exhibition open at The J: 9 to 29 October 2026 (during The J's opening hours)
Collection
From The J: Friday 30 October 2026
From 3D Pod, Noosa: until Friday 13 November 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
THE PRIZE
The main prize is the $12,000 Noosa Acquisitive Art Prize. The winning work is acquired by The Non Gallery and the artist receives $12,000. This year we've also added extra prizes, all announced at the soirée on Thursday 8 October.
Visitors vote for their favourite finalist during the exhibition, online or by scanning the code on a label at The J. Voting for 2026 has closed, and the award went to Bad Mom by Edwina Hoey.
THE EXHIBITION
At The J, Noosa Junction. The exhibition opens with the soirée and prize announcement on Thursday 8 October and runs until 29 October.
Yes. Most finalist works are for sale online at The Non Gallery and at the exhibition. Works bought during the exhibition stay on the wall until it closes on 29 October.
Artworks can be collected from The J on Friday 30 October, or from the 3D Pod store in Noosa until Friday 13 November during business hours.
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