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International Grants & Prizes  /  Verified 2 September 2026

Basil Sellers Art Prize 2026.

Australia · Basil Sellers Art Prize
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The Basil Sellers Art Prize is a biennial acquisitive award for Australian residents over 18 whose principal residence is in Australia. Works in painting, drawing, and printmaking are accepted. The entry fee is $50 per submission, with the deadline September 11, 2026.

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Deadline. September 11, 2026

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Cost to apply. $50 per entry (currency unconfirmed)

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What you get. Major national Australian acquisitive biennial prize

“$55,000 prize pool (acquisitive prize)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Who can apply. Australian residents over 18, whose principal place of residence is Australia.

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