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An inaugural $10,000 Annual National Non-acquisitive Prize for a 3D free-standing sculpture inspired by the Australian landscape.

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Additional 2026 Non-Acquisitive Awards* listed below: 

Honourable Mention Award

A $3000 award sponsored by Paddington Art Prize Founder Marlene Antico OAM.

Highly 
Commended Award

A $1000 award sponsored by Exhibition Facilitator Kathryne Grigor.

Paddington Art Prize Residency and Gallery Award

A 2027 two week live-in residency at Eramboo Artist Environment, North Sydney for a selected finalist, followed by the opportunity to hold a ten day self-managed 2027-2028 exhibition of their residency art works at Eramboo Gallery. Additionally, $500 cash will be given towards exhibition expenses. Sponsored by Chris Antico.

2026 Judges

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Tracey Deep

Visual Artis, Sculptor

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Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran 

Visual Artist, Sculptor

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Wendy Treakel

Visual Artist, Sculptor & Educator​​

PADDINGTON ART PRIZE
NEWSLETTER

For artists who want to keep up to date with the Annual $30,000 National Acquisitive Paddington Art Prize Online Entry Period updates and reminders
 

Paddington Art Prize acknowledges the Gadigal peoples of Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land we are based on and extends that acknowledgment to all Traditional Custodians of the land across the continent which are showcased in every work included in this art prize. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' unique cultural and spiritual connection to Country and pay respect to Elders past, and present. 

© 2026 Paddington Art Prize. Site Design by Eyes Eddie.

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