Hinchinbrook Art Award
Now in their 47th year, the Hinchinbrook Art Awards celebrate the creativity and talent of artists from our region and beyond. With a range of categories, generous prizes, and the chance to have your work showcased in a professional gallery setting, the Awards offer artists of all levels a platform to shine. Whether you’re an emerging artist or an established creator, this is your invitation to share your vision, connect with a wider audience, and be part of one of North Queensland’s most cherished art traditions.
TYTO Regional Art Gallery would like to thank the following sponsors

Congratulations to the 2025 winners
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Open Award – Ann Vardanega: Spirit of the land
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Local Artist Award – Kristina Fontana: The weight of water
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Youth Award – Victoria Mingon: Sweetness of Decay
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Painting (2D) sponsored by Former State Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto – Rose Knight: Before The Rain
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Watercolour sponsored by Herbert River Sub-Branch RSL Inc. – Sahan Kulathunge: Cairns in Motion
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Mixed Media sponsored by UP North – Ange Venardos: ICARUS now
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Digital Media sponsored by Cosca – Elliott Altmann: Cooling Off
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Works on Paper – Rose Watts: Herberton Jacaranda
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Photography sponsored by Ingham Family Medical Practice – Louise Torrisi: Ripples
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Ceramics sponsored by Ingham Art Action – Sally Moroney: Coral Cluster
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Sculptural Form sponsored by Sans Souci Apartments – Alan Carpenter: Those Who Stand Long​
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People’s Choice Award (sponsored by Bissons Electrical) - Hamish Darveniza: The Catch

The Basics
Ready to share your creativity with the world? To enter, simply download and read the Conditions of Entry, then complete the Entry Form.
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When delivering your artwork to the Gallery, please make sure each piece has an artwork label and is fitted with secure hanging hardware (such as D-rings) so it can be displayed at its best.
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All the resources you’ll need are available for download below — and we can’t wait to see your work light up the Awards.
Key Dates
47th Hinchinbrook Art Awards
Entries Close: 4.00pm Friday 17 October 2025
Artwork Delivery: Friday 31 October to Friday 7 November 2025, 10.00am – 4.00pm daily
Opening Night: 6.00pm Friday 14 November2025
Exhibition on General Display: Saturday 15 November to Friday 19 December 2025, 10.00am – 4.00pm daily
Artwork Collection: Saturday 20 December to Tuesday 23 December 2025, 10.00am – 4.00pm daily and Monday 5 January to Sunday 11 January 2026, 10.00am – 4.00pm daily.
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