- Deadline
- Sep 11
- Award
- The prize offers a $55,000+ prize pool, including a major acquisitive award of $50,000, a $5,000 Eurobodalla Award for an outstanding local work, and a $500 People’s Choice Award. Finalists receive covered courier fees and a $100 framing subsidy.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists at every career stage and from every corner of Australia, championing 2D practices in painting, drawing, and printmaking (unique state).
- Location
- Moruya, Australia
About
The Basil Sellers Art Prize returns in 2026, focusing on supporting artists with a significant prize pool. Presented at The Bas in Moruya, the prize is known for its artist-first approach, covering courier fees for finalists and offering a framing subsidy. It aims to honor, nurture, and sustain creative practice for artists across Australia, regardless of their career stage. The prize includes a major acquisitive award, a local award, and a People's Choice Award.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply to Basil Sellers Art Prize 2026?
- Open to artists at every career stage and from every corner of Australia, championing 2D practices in painting, drawing, and printmaking (unique state).
- What does Basil Sellers Art Prize 2026 offer?
- The prize offers a $55,000+ prize pool, including a major acquisitive award of $50,000, a $5,000 Eurobodalla Award for an outstanding local work, and a $500 People’s Choice Award. Finalists receive covered courier fees and a $100 framing subsidy.
- When is the application deadline?
- The deadline is 11 September 2026.