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About the art prize

Creative expression for all. 

The Artful Art Prize is a free national art competition run in collaboration between Achieve Australia and Accessible Arts.

Artful is open to all Australian residents no matter their experience level or where they live. It’s about creating a community of people who share a common interest in art.

The Artful Art Prize has 6 categories: Painting, Drawing, Photography, 3D, Mixed Media and Textiles.

Open for entries :

1 June 2026

Entries close :

30 June 2026

Winners announced :

31 July 2026

Exhibition :

NSW Parliament House from 1-24 September 2026.

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2026 Theme : Reflections of reality

The 2026 theme is ‘Reflections of Reality’, exploring what you see and what you feel and think. Read more about the theme and how it came to life in this blog by Achieve Australia’s Research and Writer Fi Bridger.

Important information and entry requirements

View our frequently asked questions and entry requirements before submitting your artwork.

About Achieve Australia

Achieve Australia is a for-purpose community organisation that has been providing accommodation and services to people with disability since 1952.

We champion social inclusion, focusing on the individual needs and lives of the people we support.

An NDIS-registered provider, Achieve delivers expert disability support services in greater Sydney, Northern Rivers regions of NSW and South East Queensland.

Our Passion is social inclusion for people with disability.

Our Purpose is to build extraordinary lives, supporting people with disability to be well, have a home, choose a career, learn new skills, participate in their community and enjoy a full life.

In partnership with Accessible Arts

Accessible Arts is the peak arts and disability organisation in NSW. For 40 years, Accessible Arts has been a leading force in shaping and advancing the intersection of arts, culture and disability in NSW. Accessible Arts advances the rights of, and opportunities for, people with disability or who are d/Deaf to develop and sustain professional careers in the arts and have equitable access to arts, culture and screen across NSW through a multitude of disability-led programs, services and partnerships.

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