Hill Painting Prize
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
About the Open Call
Artists are invited to enter the inaugural Hill Painting Prize, a new national painting award to be exhibited at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre in August and September 2026. The prize calls for works depicting the urban, man-made and natural landscapes of the Blue Mountains and is open to all Australian residents. The prize will feature three awards – People’s Choice, Artist’s Choice and an overall winner – with a total prize pool of $12,000.
What is Offered
Total prize pool of $12,000 across three awards: People’s Choice, Artist’s Choice, and an overall winner. The winning works will be exhibited at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre.
Requirements
Open to all Australian residents. Must submit a completed form, one-page CV, and a 2-3MB image of the artwork.
How to Apply
Download the Terms & Conditions and Submission Form from the website. Pay the $25 submission fee online via the provided link. Email the completed Submission Form, a one-page CV, and a 2-3MB image of the artwork to culturalcentre@bmcc.nsw.gov.au.
Key Information
Deadline
May 24, 2026
Location
Katoomba, Australia
Categories
Compensation
paid