Entries are now open for the 2026 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize.

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.

Artists and designers from across Australia, including young people aged 7 to 18 years, are invited to submit their work on the theme of the environment. If you’re selected as a finalist, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your work at our annual exhibition and spotlight unique insights on the natural world, sustainable living and the environmental challenges we face together.

The exhibition will be presented at Manly Art Gallery & Museum and Curl Curl Creative Space.

This year’s judges are designer, maker and educator Nila Rezaei, and visual artist Laura Jones.           

Prize pool

There’s a $46,000 prize pool across 4 categories:

• $20,000 - Art
• $20,000 - Design
• $3,000 – Young Artists & Designers
• $3,000 - People’s Choice

Approximately 80% of the prize money is funded by our generous sponsors and application fees.

Key dates

• Submissions deadline: Mon 18 May, 5pm
• Finalists announced: Thu 28 May, 5pm
• Exhibition: Fri 7 August - Sun 20 September 
• Award winners announced: Fri 7 August 
• People’s Choice Awards announced: Fri 11 Sep