The Alice Prize

The Alice Prize The Alice Prize is a national contemporary art prize and welcomes artists from around Australia.

The Alice Prize is the most significant contemporary art prize in the Northern Territory, a vital and creative region of Australia. Held in Alice Springs biennially, the Prize is coordinated by the Alice Springs Art Foundation, a voluntary not-for-profit. The inception of the Alice Prize emerged from the efforts of a group of leading Alice Springs personalities in 1969. With prestigious judges, at

tractive prize money and free air freight, The Alice Prize was an enticing event. A great response from artists, the media and the public ensured that Opening Night was not only the highlight of the Alice Springs social calendar, but a significant event on the national art scene. Today, Alice Springs continues to be the vibrant centre of a thriving and diverse arts community. Suitably, the Alice Prize is now held at the wonderful Araluen Cultural Precinct, where the collection of works acquired through the Prize are also held on behalf of the Alice Springs Town Council and the community of Alice Springs. For further information about the history of the Alice Prize:
http://www.aliceprize.com/index.php/about/

30/04/2026

Thank you to the sponsors and supporters behind The Alice Prize.

Your support helps bring this exhibition to life and makes it possible to share these works with the community.
Since 1970, The Alice Prize has welcomed artworks that challenge, inspire, and reflect who we are.

Step into the gallery, and be part of a living, growing cultural story.

Visit the exhibition at Araluen Arts Centre until 8 June.

22/04/2026

Don’t forget to cast your vote.

Visitors to The Alice Prize 2026 exhibition can vote for the People’s Choice Award, with the winner announced after the exhibition closes.

Visit Araluen Arts Centre before 8 June to have your say.

17/04/2026

Our thanks to the Alice Springs Art Foundation Board.

Their time, care, and ongoing commitment play a vital role in bringing the Alice Prize to life each year, supporting artists and helping shape a meaningful cultural offering for the community.

We appreciate everything that goes on behind the scenes to make this exhibition possible.

14/04/2026

Each year, the winning work is acquired by the Alice Springs Art Foundation and gifted to the Alice Springs Town Council, becoming part of a growing permanent collection for the people of Alice Springs and Central Australia.

These works continue to be shared through exhibitions, public displays, and collections across the Northern Territory.

The Alice Prize 2026 exhibition is now open at Araluen Arts Centre until 8 June.

More details: aliceprize.com

11/04/2026

The Alice Prize 2026 exhibition is now open.

Visit Araluen Arts Centre to experience this year’s finalist works and spend time with some of the most exciting contemporary art from across Australia.

Open until 8 June.

08/04/2026

Thank you to the sponsors and supporters who make The Alice Prize possible.

Your support helps bring this exhibition to life and ensures artists from across the country have a platform to share their work.

The Alice Prize 2026 exhibition is now open at Araluen Arts Centre until 8 June, with voting open for the People’s Choice Award.

We appreciate your ongoing support.

04/04/2026

Our thanks to the Alice Prize 2026 Selection Panel, Dr Shelley McSpedden, Sebastian Goldspink, and Emma Bitmead.

Together, they reviewed more than 340 submissions from across Australia, bringing care, rigour, and insight to the selection process.

Their work ensures the exhibition reflects the strength and diversity of contemporary art today, and provides a platform for artists from all corners of the country to be seen.

We’re grateful for the time, expertise, and consideration they’ve brought to this year’s prize. The Alice Prize 2026 exhibition is now open at Araluen Arts Centre until 8 June.

02/04/2026

Our thanks to The Alice Prize's 2026 judge, Dr Mary Knights.

As Senior Curator of Art at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Dr Knights brings a wealth of experience and insight to this year’s prize. We’re grateful for the care and consideration she has given in selecting the 2026 winner.

The exhibition is now open at Araluen Arts Centre, and visitors are invited to vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Take your time with the works, choose your favourite, and have your say.

31/03/2026

Your chance to have your say.

Visitors to The Alice Prize exhibition are invited to vote for the 2026 People’s Choice Award.

Spend some time with the finalist works, choose your favourite, and cast your vote while you’re there.

The People’s Choice winner will be announced in June.

29/03/2026

Our sincere thanks to the sponsors, philanthropists, and supporters behind The Alice Prize.

Whether you’ve backed us through funding, advocacy, or a shared belief in the value of creativity, this exhibition wouldn’t happen without you.

The Alice Prize 2026 exhibition is now open at Araluen Arts Centre until 8 June.

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