Local Contemporary Art Prize

Showcases the breadth of contemporary arts practice from visual artists residing on the Sunshine Coast.

Local Contemporary Art Prize 2025 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 prize, originally known as Local Artist - Local Content, was created by the Friends Regional Gallery Caloundra Inc. in 2014. As we celebrate its tenth year in 2024, the prize has been renamed to Local Contemporary, reflecting the here and now of artists living and working on the Sunshine Coast.