Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The 25th Dobell Drawing Prize accepts entries from Australian citizens, permanent residents, and humanitarian visa holders aged 18 and over. The $50 submission fee is due by September 14, 2026. The winning work enters the National Art School's collection.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 14, 2026
“September 14, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $50 (currency unconfirmed)
“$50”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Major drawing prize
“$30,000 acquisitive prize; winning work acquired into National Art School collection”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Australian citizens, permanent residents, or holders of an Australian issued refugee or humanitarian visa residing in Australia. Must be aged 18 years and over.
“Australian citizens, permanent residents, or holders of an Australian issued refugee or humanitarian visa residing in Australia”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Judges individually review digital entries, convene as a panel in November 2026 to select approximately 50 finalists. Winner selected by panel from finalists' exhibition at National Art School Gallery in April 2027.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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