Queensland Regional Art Awards 2026

The Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) 2026, organised by Flying Arts Alliance, is an annual visual arts awards program that celebrates artists living outside the Brisbane City Council boundary in regional, rural or remote Queensland. Entries open on 10 August 2026 and close on 18 September 2026 at 3 pm. The competition comprises several categories – Overall Winner, Mervyn Moriarty Landscape Award, First Nations Artist Award, Remote Artist Award, Emerging Artist Award, Young Artist Award and People’s Choice Awards. Winners receive cash prizes from a total prize pool of AUD 326,800, solo touring exhibitions, residencies and a suite of professional‑development resources (artist‑statement guidance, photography tips, packaging advice). The call is open to artists over 15 years old who have not previously won a major state, national or international prize and who reside outside the Brisbane City Council area. Application fees are A$25 for Young Artists (15‑25) and A$40 for non‑members (A$35 for members).

Finalists are exhibited in Brisbane and subsequently tour around the state through 2026.

The QRAA is open to artists from across Queensland living outside the Brisbane City Council boundary.