Local Contemporary Art Prize
Showcases the breadth of contemporary arts practice from visual artists residing on the Sunshine Coast.
Local Contemporary Art Prize is a highly anticipated annual exhibition, showcasing the breadth of contemporary arts practice from emerging, mid-career and established visual artists residing on the Sunshine Coast.
The annual prize, originally known as Local Artist - Local Content, was created by the Friends Regional Gallery Caloundra Inc. (‘Friends’) in 2014. Now in its eleventh year, the prize is seen as one of the premier art prizes in the Sunshine Coast region.
Watch our launch and winners announcement from 10 April 2025
2025 Winners
Local Contemporary Art Prize 2025 winners
People's Choice Voting
Local Contemporary Art Prize 2025 | Vote for your favourite artwork
Local Contemporary Art Prize 2025
Showcasing local artists from the Sunshine Coast region | 11 Apr to 8 Jun 2025
2025 Judge
We are privileged to have the Director of Ipswich Art Gallery Claire Sourgnes as our guest judge for Local Contemporary Art Prize 2025.
Prize details
Everything you need to know about the Local Contemporary Art Prize 2025.
Local Contemporary Art Prize 2014-2024
Local Contemporary Art Prize (formerly Local Artists - Local Content before 2024) was run by the Caloundra Friends of the Gallery from 2014 showcasing local artists and the Sunshine Coast region.