Opening Soon for Entries: Lethbridge 20000 Small-Scale Art Award 2025
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The Lethbridge 20000 Small-Scale Art Award is back for 2025 and calling for entries from artists across Australia and around the globe. With a $20,000 top prize on offer, this prestigious award celebrates creativity in compact form.
Now in its 15th year, this award is dedicated to small-scale artworks, showcasing both 2D and 3D pieces no larger than 61cm (24 inches) in any direction. Open to emerging and established artists alike, the competition is judged equally on creativity, originality, and technical skill.
What’s in it for artists?
- Major Prize: $20,000
- Highly Commended Prize: $1,000 cash (sponsored by Bienarté)
- Commended Prizes include:
- 4 × $300 Bienarté vouchers
- 5 × $500 Art Shed vouchers
- 5 × $200 Brisbane Digital Images vouchers
- 3 × $200 Centenary Framing vouchers
Important Dates:
- Entries Open: 14 April 2025
- Entries Close: 11 July 2025
- Finalists Notified: 25 July 2025
- Finalists Announced: 21 August 2025
- Winner Announced: 30 August 2025
- Exhibition Dates: 29 August – 13 September 2025
Whether you're a painter, sculptor, or mixed media artist, this award offers an exciting opportunity to have your work recognised and exhibited in a national gallery setting – and potentially take home a significant cash prize.
Ready to enter or want to learn more?
Visit: lethbridgegallery.com