This is an acquisitive $3,000 award, generously supported by Michael and Margaret Beazer. The prize celebrates excellence in works on paper and paper-based sculpture, with the winning artwork acquired into the East Gippsland Art Gallery’s permanent collection.

The Gallery is delighted by the diversity and quality of submissions received this year. From nearly 200 entries, a shortlist of 29 finalists has been selected by Michael Beazer, with these works to be exhibited at the Gallery.

The 29 finalists from across the country are Tania Babic, Joanna Briscomb, Tom Buckland, Ju-Yuen Chew, Trudy Clutterbok, Julie Danilov, Chelle Destefano, Mark Dober, Stu Doherty, Michael Donnelly, Naomi Droll, Lesley Duxbury, James Farrar, Stephen Glover, Maureen Harley, Jade Kahle, Adelaide Macpherson, Shane McGowan, Cecile Michel, Emily Murch, Janice Oliver, Kirsi Reinikka, Ruby Rigg-Smith, Al Roberts, Margaret Salt, Elisabeth Scott, Andrew Tan, Cleo Wilkinson, Christabel Wigley.
East Gippsland Art Gallery looks forward to celebrating this year’s finalists and their contributions to the vibrant world of paper-based art.

Exhibition dates: Friday 30 January – 14 March 2026
Special opening event with winner announced 5.30pm Friday 30 January | All welcome. Free

Image: Mark Dober, Wildflowers, Nuggetty Hills, Gouache, oil pastel, charcoal on paper