The Moreton Bay Art Prize and Outdoor Art Prize is an annual exhibition and prize that supports and celebrates our diverse local artists.
Each year, the Moreton Bay Art Prize is awarded to an artist aged 18 years or over who currently resides in the City of Moreton Bay local government area or identifies as a Kabi Kabi, Turrbal, or Jinibara First Nations person living in Australia.
There is no set exhibition theme or categories. Applicants can submit an original artwork of their choosing for consideration that has been created within the previous 24 months.
As part of the 2026 Outdoor Art Prize, there is an opportunity for six artists to have their work exhibited in the public realm, with works being displayed across City of Moreton Bay.
For more information, see the terms and conditions(PDF, 246KB).
The Moreton Bay Art Prize will be on display at Pine Rivers Art Gallery from May 30 to 18 July 2026.
Entries for the Moreton Bay Art Prize 2026 are now closed. Thank you to all who entered.
Moreton Bay Art Prize
Outdoor Art Prize
Entry forms must be submitted online. There is no fee to enter.
For further information, including instructions with accompanying images, refer to the FAQ document.(DOCX, 883KB)
Shortlisted applicants will deliver their work to Pine Rivers Art Gallery on a date communicated via email.
During the delivery window, artists will work with the Gallery team to:
Artists chosen for the Outdoor Art Prize who require high resolution files will need to bring their artworks into North Lakes Library to be photographed.
Winners of the prize will share a prize pool totalling $10,000 with a non-acquisitive prize of:
The People's Choice Award is open for voting until the final day of the exhibition, Saturday 18 July 2026.
Moreton Bay Region Outdoor Gallery
Moreton Bay Region Art Awards