The Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) is an annual visual arts prize and exhibition for established and emerging artists living in regional and remote Queensland. The program aims to provide a platform for further professional development.
In 2017, the QRAA theme is ‘Iconic Queensland’. Queensland is rich with iconic structures, people, locations, events and lifestyles that shape the State’s identity. Artists are invited to consider the unique and iconic elements within their own regions, to produce works that reflect our diverse Queensland communities.
The theme is to be addressed in an accompanying artist statement of 100 – 150 words. All entries are eligible for the $10,000 Flying Arts ‘Art for Life’ Award and for selection in the touring exhibition.
People’s Choice voting is now open.
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You can also Download the print entry form, View full detailed entry information and Determine your location eligibility
Key Dates
Vote for People's Choice in the Queensland Regional Art Awards 2017 - Iconic Queensland. Your valuable input will help determine the winners. Vote Now! Check out the winners of the Queensland Regional Art Awards 2017, and see which artworks will tour Queensland in the 'Iconic Queensland' exhibition in 2018.
Vote Now: People’s Choice – Queensland Regional Art Awards 2017
Award winners Announced: Queensland Regional Art Awards 2017
2017 Judging Panel
Henri Van Noordenburg
Project Officer Regional Services, Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art
Mike Mitchell
Mitchell Fine Art
Sandra Conte
Gallery Network Operations Leader, Libraries Galleries & Museums, Moreton Bay Regional Council
2017 Curator
Henri Van Noordenburg
Project Officer Regional Services, Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art
2017 Awards and Prizes
Please note, you are only eligible for entry if you live outside of the Brisbane City Council Area.
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Award Name |
Award Prize |
| Flying Arts ‘Art for Life’ Award | $10,000 cash, acquisitive |
|
The Annie Tan Memorial Watercolour Award |
$2,500 cash, non-acquisitive |
|
Betty Crombie Young Artist Development Award |
$2,000 cash, non-acquisitive |
|
Textile Art Award |
$1500 bursary to attend Blue Mountains Contextart |
|
People’s Choice Award |
Adult – $1250 Ironlak art materials voucher |
|
Digital Art Award |
Fully funded one week residency at The Edge, SLQ valued at $4,000 |
|
Regional Artist Award |
Fully funded one week residency at Jugglers Art Space, Brisbane valued at $2,500 |
|
Remote Artist Award |
Fully funded one week residency at McGregor Summer School (Jan 2018) valued at $2,500 |
All entries are eligible for the Flying Arts ‘Art for Life’ Award and People’s Choice Award.
** For watercolour artists who have not previously won a major State or National art prize or award and do not have current gallery or agent representation.
^ Digital art means any artwork that has been created or enhanced by digital technology.
^/^^ Residencies include return airfare to Brisbane from your nearest airport or equivalent, accommodation and per diem. Must use within six months of receiving prize.
^^ Open to artists who live outside of the South East Queensland local government areas
^^^ Open to artists who live in remote Queensland, more than 300km from an urban centre
One Prize per entry.
All entries will be featured online for People’s Choice voting. The judging panel will view all entries, select the prize winners and short-list artworks to include in the touring exhibition. View full detailed entry information.
Touring Exhibition
Bookings can be made for the touring exhibition of ‘Iconic Queensland’. Touring will take place Feb 2018 – Jan 2019.
For further information email: exhibitions@flyingarts.org.au.
Previous Years
View the winners and touring artists of previous years of the Queensland Regional Art Awards.
Flying Arts is a not-for-profit organisation inspiring the appreciation, practice and professional development of the visual and media arts as a lifetime interest or career throughout regional and remote Queensland, supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation, the University of Southern Queensland and corporate partners and benefactors. Support the work of Flying Arts by donating to the Art for Life Giving Fund. Donations are tax deductible.