Now in its sixth year, the prize is the leading national environmental prize for artists and designers, platforming inspiring and critical works that engage with today’s environmental issues.
This year’s prize attracted more than 700 submissions from across Australia, highlighting the strength of environmental art and design nationwide. It also reflects the calibre of artists and designers engaging with issues such as climate change and sustainability.
170 finalists have been selected and will showcase their works at our annual must-see exhibition.
See the exhibition
The exhibition will run from Friday 7 August until Sunday 20 September at 2 venues:
- Art and Design finalists – Manly Art Gallery & Museum
- Young Artists & Designers finalists – Curl Curl Creative Space
When you visit, get involved by voting for your favourite to win the People's Choice Award.
Opening hours are 10am-5pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Entry is free!
This year’s judges are designer, maker and educator Nila Rezaei, and visual artist Laura Jones. Award winners will be announced on Friday 7 August, 7pm and People's Choice Awards on Friday 18 September, 8am.
Talks and Events
| Members' & Volunteers' Preview | Fri 7 Aug 2026, 10am RSVP |
| Exhibition Launch | Fri 7 Aug 2026, 6pm RSVP |
| Meet the Young Artists & Designers | Sat 22 Aug 2026, 2pm RSVP |
| Meet the Artists & Designers | Sat 5 Sept 2026, 2pm RSVP |
| CEAD Panel 2026: Imagining our Symbiotic Future | Thu 10 Sept 2026, 5.30pm RSVP |
| Workshop: Sustainable Brooch-making | Sat 12 Sept 2026, 2pm RSVP |