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An exhibition of entries created by established, emerging and amateur artists Australia wide, full of colour following diverse themes. Calling for submissions - 14-18 Oct 2025
For more information, visit Art Awards.
For all enquiries, please contact the Gallery & Museum on phone (07) 4976 6766 or email gragm@gladstone.qld.gov.au.
KEY DATES 2024
- Calling for submissions - 14 to 18 October 2025
- GRAGM Closed for Installation - 20 October to 7 November 2025
- Exhibition Opens – 10am, Saturday 8 November 2025
- Judge’s Floor Talk & Illustrated Lecture - to be announced
- Official Opening and Awards Presentation - 6pm, Saturday 8 November 2025
- QAL People’s Choice Awards Voting - to be announced
- Art Awards Artist Talks - to be announced
- Exhibition Closes - 2pm, Saturday 7 February 2026
- Collection of Works - 9 to 14 February 2026
CATEGORIES & PRIZES
To be announced
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
To be announced
2025 JUDGE
To be announced
HISTORY OF THE AWARDS
Since its inauguration in 1976, the Art Awards have become one of Queensland’s most prestigious regional art events and is eagerly anticipated each year.
Martin Hanson (1923-1976) was a popular and highly-respected local businessman who was Member for Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Port Curtis 1963-1976, and patron to the Gladstone Artists Club. As a tribute to his patronage, in conjunction with the Hanson family, the Gladstone Artists Club held the first Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards and Exhibition in 1976.
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum became the custodian of the Art Awards in 1993.
