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Clayton Utz Art Award 2026
Clayton Utz in partnership with Lethbridge Gallery · Brisbane, Australia
Annual $25,000 award for Queensland-based artists or artists with a strong connection to Queensland, with finalists exhibited for 12 months in Clayton Utz's Brisbane offices.
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Who can enter
- Location
- Australia (by country of residence)
- Age
- No age limit
- Career stage
- Any
- Mediums
- Any medium
- Submission
- Online submission
- Also
- Queensland-based artists or artists with a significant affiliation with Queensland.
About
The Clayton Utz Art Award is an annual prize presented by law firm Clayton Utz in partnership with Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, recognising original artworks by Queensland-based artists or those with a significant affiliation with the state. The winner receives a $25,000 first prize and finalists' work is exhibited for 12 months in the firm's Brisbane offices.
There is no limit to the number of entries, each requiring its own form and fee. Entry is online only with artist details, a 50-word statement and a JPEG image. 2026 entries close 28 August 2026, with finalists announced 11 September and the winner on 15 October 2026.