THE ALBION ART PRIZE | 2026

KEY DATES

ENTRIES OPEN: Tuesday 1st October 2026

ENTRIES CLOSE: 10AM Tuesday 10th November 2026

FINALISTS NOTIFIED: Prior to Sunday 15th November 2026

DELIVERY OF ARTWORKS TO THE GALLERY: Prior to midday Tuesday 24th November 2026

OPENING NIGHT: Thursday 26th November 2026

EXHIBITION DATES: Thursday 26th November – Saturday 19th December 2026

COLLECTION OF UNSOLD ARTWORKS: After Saturday 19th December 2026

MEET THE ALBION ART PRIZE JUDGES FOR 2026

PAULINE ELPHINSTONE | REVIVAL ART & DESIGN GALLERY DIRECTOR

Pauline Elphinstone is the founder and director of Revival Art & Design Gallery. The gallery represents a diverse selection of established and emerging Australian artists. Pauline is passionate about supporting Australian artists and fostering a vibrant local arts community, she is particularly interested in originality, artistic voice, strong concepts and the quality of execution that gives a work lasting impact.

As a judge, Pauline brings both a commercial gallery perspective and a genuine commitment to discovering and championing new artistic talent.

With a strong understanding of contemporary art, collecting and the gallery landscape, Pauline has a discerning eye regarding the selection and presentation of artwork. Her work at Revival encompasses artist relationships, exhibitions, curation and connecting artists with collectors and new audiences.

BRADY CADELL | CADELL COLLECTIVE DIRECTOR

Brady Cadell is an Interior Designer and the Founder and Creative Director of Cadell Collective, a Brisbane-based interior furnishing and styling studio working across South East Queensland.

Since founding Cadell Collective in 2023, Brady has had his work published and recognised by design platforms including Habitus, The Local Project, Houses, and has also been nominated in the Australian Interior Design Awards.

An avid art collector himself, Brady has developed a strong appreciation for the role of original artwork in shaping the character and atmosphere of an interior. His design work has also included artworks from Revival Art & Design Gallery, giving him an established connection with the gallery and its artists.

As a judge, Brady brings a designer’s perspective to the evaluation of artwork, with an appreciation for originality, composition, materiality and the way an artwork can create a meaningful connection with its surroundings.

PRIZES

First Prize (Non-Acquisitive) 

  • $1000 cash prize from Revival Art & Design Gallery. 
  • Inclusion in a mini-series exhibition at Revival Art & Design Gallery.

Highly Commended (Non-Aquisitive)

  • Framing Voucher from Burl by Design picture framing.
  • More prizes to be announced soon!

ELIGIBILITY

  • The Albion Art Prize is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents over the age of 18.
  • Revival Art & Design Gallery employees and employee family members are ineligible to enter.
  • The Albion Art Prize accepts artworks created in the last 12 months.
  • This prize is open to work created from most mediums, providing the work is an original, one of a kind and in a ‘unique state’. Two dimensional, 3D and assemblage works are welcome.
  • The artwork size may be up to, but not larger than 50cm in any dimension (eg. 50x50cm, or 50x50x50cm). In other words, any shape or dimension to a maximum of 50cm in size.

HOW TO ENTER

  1. Read the full T&Cs below.
  2. Pay for your entry or entries here on our website by purchasing here. To purchase 2 entries, please update the quantity in the cart prior to submitting payment.
  3. Copy and paste the ENTRY FORM below into an email and fill it out. Email it along with an image of your artwork, your artist bio AND evidence of your entry payment to hello@revivalart.com.au with the subject line ART PRIZE ENTRY.

Full Entry Terms and Conditions

Key Dates

Entries Open: 1 October 2026

Entries Close: 10 November 2026

Finalists Announced: 17 November 2026 – artists will be notified prior to this date

Delivery of Finalist Artworks: before midday 24 November 2026

Winners Announced: 26 November 2026

Exhibition Dates: 26 November – 19 December 2026

Collection of Finalists Artworks Post Exhibition: After 19 December 2026

2026 Prizes

First Prize (Non-Acquisitive) 

  • $1000 cash prize from Revival Art & Design Gallery. 
  • Inclusion in a mini-series exhibition at Revival Art & Design Gallery.

Highly Commended (Non-Aquisitive)

  • Framing Voucher from Burl by Design picture framing.
  • More prizes to be announced soon!

Eligibility

  • The Albion Art Prize is open to Australian and New Zealand residents over the age of 18.
  • Revival Art & Design Gallery employees and employee family members are ineligible to enter.
  • The Albion Art Prize accepts artworks created in the last 12 months.
  • This prize is open to work created from most mediums, providing the work is an original, one of a kind and in a ‘unique state’. Two dimensional, 3D and assemblage works are welcome.
  • The artwork size may be up to, but not larger than 50cm in any dimension, eg. 50x50cm (excluding frame for 2D artworks), or 50x50x50cm for 3D artworks. In other words, any shape or dimension to a maximum of 50cm in size. An artwork can consist of multiple parts, but they must not exceed overall size limits.

Entry Details and Costs

  • Online entries must be submitted by 10am AEST on the closing date.
  • A limit of 2 works per artist can be submitted.
  • A $40 entry fee shall be paid for each single work. The entry fee is non-refundable and contributes to administration and handling.
  • Payment can be made by credit card via the gallery website. Should you be unable to pay via this method, please get in touch.
  • Entry receipts will not be issued. Your automated payment response is your receipt of entry.
  • It is important that submitted artwork images are of sufficient size and resolution to be easily viewed by the judges. Uploaded image(s) should be a minimum of 750 pixels on the shortest side. The file should be saved as a .jpg or .png digital file format only (not .jpeg). The maximum size of each digital file for each image must not exceed 2MB in total.
  • File name must include the artist’s name and title of the work as listed on the entry form.
  • Entry details must be accurate as these cannot be changed once the entry is lodged. Only selected finalists will have the opportunity to amend minor entry details of their selected artwork.
  • Artists consent to being added to the Revival Art Prize Artist electronic mailing list for updates and further information on this and subsequent Revival Art Prizes. Your details will not be shared and an unsubscribe link is provided in each email.

Finalist Information

The list of Finalists will be posted on most social media platforms once the finalists have been selected and notified and subsequently made available on The Albion Art Prize website. Only selected finalists will be notified by email due to the high volume of entries. Feedback may be available to entrants not selected, after the exhibition has concluded.

  • The selected finalists must deliver their artworks to:

Revival Art & Design Gallery

117 Sandgate Road Albion Qld 4010

  • Artworks to be delivered on or before the delivery date above. Artworks being shipped may be delivered earlier. Freight costs and all other charges relating to delivery and collection of Finalist’s artworks are the sole responsibility of the artist. Artworks will not be accepted unless delivered and returned free of all freight and other charges to the gallery. Delivery and collection details will be confirmed with all finalists.
  • The selected finalist’s artwork’s must be clearly marked on the reverse with the ARTIST’S NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT DETAILS (PHONE AND EMAIL), TITLE OF ARTWORK, MEDIUM, SIZE, RETAIL PRICE (the artworks should be priced within your usual pricing range)
  • Finalists artworks must be available for sale and Artworks sold prior to the exhibition will be ineligible. The Albion Art Prize commission on all sales is the gallery’s normal rate of commisssion.
  • The Albion Art Prize and its agents will exercise all due care with the works submitted but will not be responsible for any loss or damage suffered whatsoever to any artwork while in transit to and from the gallery. Each entrant shall indemnify The Albion Art Prize, and its agents against any loss or damage suffered to their art work whatsoever. Each artist is responsible for their own artwork insurance.
  • All artists selected as finalists authorise The Albion Art Prize to publish their artworks free of copyright, totally or partly, in all publications (catalogues, folders, posters, slide shows, brochures etc) related to The Albion Art Prize, as well as on the official website and social media presence.
  • The Albion Art Prize reserves the right to exhibit the selected finalists artwork only for the exhibition period.
  • All exhibited artworks not sold during this period must be collected by the above collection date unless otherwise agreed. Any artworks not collected after the specific exhibition dates, are liable to be stored at the artist’s expense.

Judging

The Judges’ decision is final on all aspects of awarding the Prizes, and no correspondence or appeal will be entered into or considered. A decision by a majority of the judges on any issue shall be deemed to be a valid and binding decision of the judges as a whole. The finalists will be decided by Revival Art & Design director Pauline Elphinstone and our gallery team, and the winners will be selected by the judging panel.

THE ALBION ART PRIZE ENTRY FORM

The entry form below may be copied and pasted into the body of an email.

Please email your entry form to hello@revivalart.com.au SUBJECT LINE: ART PRIZE ENTRY together with:

1. Proof of payment

2. Image of artwork/s

3. Copy of your current artist bio and or CV

TAAP 2026 ENTRY FORM

NAME:

PHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL:

POSTAL ADDRESS:

NO. OF ARTWORKS ENTERED:

Have you read and do you agree to the terms and conditions of this prize? (please state YES OR NO)

TITLE OF ARTWORK:

MEDIUM:

MEASUREMENTS:

NORMAL RETAIL PRICE:

Please include below, an artist statement of no more than 50 words.

ARTIST STATEMENT: