In 2026, we will be continuing the tradition of art prizes, started in 2021. Thanks to the massive support from Countryside Realty Noosa, we are stoked to be running 4 cash prizes for our promising young artists! LANTANA Space is also returning as a partner for the People's Choice Prize, how good?!
OVERALL WINNER - Will received $2000 cash!
RUNNER UP - Will receive $1000 cash!
2D/DIGITAL HIGHLY COMMENDED - Will receive $250 cash!
3D/INSTALLATION HIGHLY COMMENDED - Will receive $250 cash!
2022 Winners
Overall Winner - Ebony Busk - Judged by Brendon Murray
Runners Up - Rene Danika - Judged by Libby Harward
People's Choice Award - Andy Staley
2D Highly Commended - Warwick Gow - Judged by Megan Williams
3D & New Media Highly Commended - Jordyn Burnett - Judged by Michael Brennan
2021 Winners
Winner - Lauren Jones - Judge - Brendon Murray
Runner Up - Ashlee Becks Judge - Jessica Abraham
Highly Commended - Jack MacRae - Judge Itamar Freed
Highly Commended - Nicolette Gentles - Judge Courtney Scheu
2024 Winners
Winner of the 2D Prize/Digital, Sponsored by LANTANA Space, Moffat Beach - Chloe Watego
2D Highly Commended - Shyanne Clarke
Both 2D awards judged by Georgia Hayward
Winner of the 3D Prize, Sponsored by artisan, Brisbane
Fiona Harding, Spirit You
3D Highly Commended - Kali Maunder & Aveline Cyir
Both 3D awards judged by Sam Cranstoun.
People’s Choice Award - Jasmine Veronique
IN ARI RESIDENCY AWARD
IN ARI have GENEROUSLY sponsored a fantastic prize of a 4 week Artist Residency at their space in the Old Lock Up - Maroochydore!
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
The winner of the 2026 People's Choice Award will receive an exhibition opportunity at LANTANA Space, including an artist fee.
This prize is valued at $600!
