“Local Contemporary Art Prize”

Entries are now open for one of the region’s most coveted art awards, the 2025 Local Contemporary Art Prize.

An artist’s emotion-charged tribute to “precious days of presence and deep love”, created as she cared for her partner in his final moments, has earned the Sunshine Coast’s top art prize.

The Local Contemporary Art Prize and the Local Student Art Prize showcase our regions most talented artists. Exhibitions open at Caloundra Regional Gallery from March 22. Vote for your favourite artwork in the People's Choice award for a chance to win.