Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Kilgour Prize awards $50,000 for figurative and portrait painting. Entry costs $50 USD, with the next deadline October 5, 2026. You must be an Australian citizen or resident with at least 12 months residency, and 18 or older.
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Deadline. October 5, 2026
“October 5, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $50 (currency unconfirmed)
“$50”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. $50,000
“$50,000 prize; $5,000 People's Choice award”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. April 10, 2027 - August 1, 2027
Who can apply. Professional artists based in Australia who are Australian citizens or residents with at least 12 months residency in Australia, 18 years or older.
“Professional artists based in Australia who are Australian citizens or residents with at least 12 months residency in Australia”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Selected by judging panel; People's Choice award voted by public during exhibition”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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