Lethbridge Small-Scale Art Award 2026

Australia's largest small-scale art award, now entering its 16th year.

Now open for entries

With a first prize of $20,000 and over $6,000 worth of sponsored category prizes, see the Lethbridge Small-Scale Art Award as a sign to take the first step in your art career.

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Exhibition Timeline & Prizes

ENTRIES OPEN
17 April 2026 - 26 June 2026
FINALISTS NOTIFIED
10 July 2026
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
31 July 2026
WINNER ANNOUNCED
8 August 2026
EXHIBITION DATES
7 August 2026 - 25 August 2026
WINNING PRIZE
$20,000 Acquisitive Award
PEOPLES CHOICE PRIZE
$1,500 Cash
HIGHLY COMMENDED PRIZE
$5,000 Worth In-Kind Sponsorship

About the Exhibition

With a first prize of $20 000, the Lethbridge Small-Scale Art Award is open to national and international artists for small-scale artworks. It is dedicated specifically to small-scale artworks, with entries limited to works no larger than 61 cm in any dimension, across both 2D and 3D media. Open to emerging and established artists alike, the award provides a platform for artists to exhibit their work and gain professional recognition.

Entries are judged on three equally weighted criteria: