The Prize aims to support and encourage contemporary Australian artists to make their best work at a pivotal moment in their career.

Open to Australian artists under 40 working in any medium, the Ramsay Art Prize is presented by the Art Gallery of South Australia and supported in perpetuity by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation.

Finalist works are selected by an eminent panel of judges and shown in a major exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia. The winning work is judged from the exhibition and is acquired into the Gallery’s collection, with the winning artist receiving $100,000, thanks to the generosity of the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation.

The Exhibition also includes a People’s Choice Prize worth $15,000, supported by sponsor LK, and decided by public vote.

In 2027, the panel of experts is comprised of leading Australian artist Brook Andrew; accomplished museum director, curator, writer and academic Rebecca Coates; and Jason Smith, Director of the Art Gallery of South Australia.

To be eligible, you must be:

• between the age of 18-39 on 11 December 2026
• an Australian citizen or a permanent resident currently living in Australia as your main place of residence

• Your work must have been completed after 11 December 2025
• The cost to apply is $50
• The application will take at least 15 minutes to complete
• The full terms and conditions of the Prize - Click Here
• Entries close 5pm ACDT 11 December 2026

• Phone: +61 8 7085 1616
• Email: ramsay@artgallery.sa.gov.au