OMNIA ART PRIZE & EXHIBITION
22 – 24 MAY 2026
Celebrating the best of contemporary art,
showcasing original artworks from Australian artists.
$15,000 Major Prize
$2,500 Small Sculpture Prize
ENTRIES NOW OPEN
OMNIA ART PRIZE & EXHIBITION
22 – 24 MAY 2026
Celebrate the best of contemporary Australian art,
showcasing over 200 original works.
$15,000 Major Prize
$2,500 Small Sculpture Prize
Book now to join us on opening night for prize announcements
and first option to purchase all artworks.
An event not to be missed.
OMNIA ART PRIZE & EXHIBITION
22 – 24 MAY 2026
Celebrate the best of contemporary Australian art,
showcasing over 200 original works.
$15,000 Major Prize
$2,500 Small Sculpture Prize
Thank you for making the 2026 Omnia Art Prize such a memorable success. From our sold-out Gala Night to the exhibition weekend, your support and generosity have helped support the St Kevin’s College Foundation while celebrating the richness of contemporary Australian art.
OMNIA ART PRIZE & EXHIBITION
22 – 24 MAY 2026
Celebrate the best of contemporary Australian art,
showcasing over 200 original works.
$15,000 Major Prize
$2,500 Small Sculpture Prize
Our GALA evening is SOLD OUT.
You can still visit the exhibition across the weekend to enjoy live music,
Brunetti sweet and savoury treats, and contemporary artworks available
to purchase and treasure for years to come.
HIDDEN
It was a great honour to receive the 2023 Omnia Art Prize, and heartening to see such diverse art practices and significant support for First Nations art. I was fortunate to meet many artists and art lovers on the opening night, and to also have an opportunity to reinforce the importance of the arts in education. ~ Kent Morris 2023 Winner
KENT MORRIS – 2023 OMNIA ART PRIZE WINNER
ABOUT THE OMNIA ART PRIZE AND EXHIBITION
The Omnia Art Prize and Exhibition is one of Australia’s premier awards for contemporary art. This prestigious $15,000 annual prize is open to established and emerging Australian contemporary artists, with all exhibited artworks for sale. Vibrant, culturally-rich and thought-provoking, the hundreds of artworks on display reflect the best of Australian contemporary art across mediums from oils, acrylics, drawing, photograph, mixed media to small sculptures.
Bringing together communities and artists across a full weekend of exhibition and events, the Omnia Art Prize and Exhibition champions contemporary artists at every stage of their careers, fostering connections among creators, designers, buyers, and art enthusiasts. It is a dynamic platform for the exchange of ideas and inspiration, enriching the cultural landscape with diverse perspectives and artistic expressions.
2025 OMNIA ART PRIZE WINNERS
2026 OMNIA ART PRIZE WINNERS
2024 OMNIA ART PRIZE WINNERS
Major Prize Most Outstanding Work
Drew Pettifer
Woven by Pam Joyce
Untitled (Monte Punshon)
wool and cotton tapestry
50 x 35 cm
(catalogue number 69)
Click here to read the judge, Dr Rebecca Coates, comments on the artwork.
Audrey Culliver People’s Choice Award
Kohl Tyler – Piece Left Behind
ceramic stoneware, kintsugi and dolomite glaze
36 x 28 x 28 cm (catalogue number 142)
Student Choice Choice Award
Tom Blachford – Lear 300sl
archival inkjet print 100 x 150 cm
(catalogue number 281)
EXPLORE THE 2024 OMNIA ART PRIZE AND EXHIBITION
2025 GALA NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
2026 GALA NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN ART
More than 300 artworks by over 200 leading Australian artists across all mediums from oils, acrylic, photography to mixed media to small sculptures.
SCULPTURES
For the second year, the exhibition showcased a collection of sculptures both small and large from contemporary Australia artists.
INDIGENOUS ART
The exhibition showcased a collection of Indigenous art which shared stories of connection to Country from nations right across Australia.
2024 SPONSORS
The Omnia Art Prize & Exhibition would not be possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors. To see a full list of our sponsors and partners click here.
MAJOR SPONSOR
OMNIA PARTNERS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Omnia Art acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of the land that are used by Omnia Art Prize & Exhibition and St Kevin’s College. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.