MAC yapang Art Prize 2025: National Competition Open to All Disciplines

The Museum of Art and Culture, yapang presents an exciting opportunity for Australian artists with the inaugural MAC yapang Art Prize. This national competition celebrates artistic excellence across all disciplines and mediums, offering substantial recognition and financial support to contemporary Australian artists.

Prize Pool

The MAC yapang Art Prize offers impressive rewards for artistic achievement:

• Acquisitive Prize: $30,000 (winning artwork acquired for permanent collection)
• Additional prizes: $10,000
• Total prize pool: $40,000

Exhibition Dates

The finalist exhibition runs from 18 October to 7 December 2025 at the Museum of Art and Culture, yapang (2A First Street, Booragul, NSW 2284).

Entries Close

Applications must be submitted online by 3pm on 30 July 2025.

Key Competition Timeline

The MAC yapang Art Prize follows a structured timeline to ensure fair judging and proper exhibition preparation:

• 2 June 2025: Entries open online
• 30 July 2025: Entries close at 3pm
• 18 August 2025: Finalists announced
• 11 October 2025: Delivery of finalist artwork to MAC yapang
• 17 October 2025: Exhibition opening and award announcement from 6pm
• 18 October – 7 December 2025: Exhibition on view

Open to All Disciplines

This national art prize welcomes artists from every discipline across Australia. Whether you work in painting, sculpture, photography, digital media, installation, printmaking, or any other medium, your work is eligible for consideration. This inclusive approach reflects the museum's commitment to representing the full spectrum of contemporary Australian art.

About the Museum

The Museum of Art and Culture, yapang is building a significant permanent collection through this acquisitive prize. The winning artwork will join the museum's holdings, ensuring the artist's work becomes part of the cultural legacy for future generations to experience and study.

Why Enter

Beyond the substantial financial rewards, the MAC yapang Art Prize offers national exposure, professional recognition, and the opportunity to have your work acquired by a major cultural institution. The finalist exhibition provides valuable exposure to collectors, curators, and the broader art community.

Ready to showcase your artistic vision? Visit the official competition website to read the full entry guidelines and submit your application before the 30 July deadline. This is your chance to join Australia's most exciting new national art prize and potentially see your work become part of a permanent museum collection.