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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

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Congratulations to the 2025 winners

  • Open Award – Ann Vardanega: Spirit of the land

  • Local Artist Award – Kristina Fontana: The weight of water

  • Youth Award – Victoria Mingon: Sweetness of Decay

  • Painting (2D) sponsored by Former State Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto – Rose Knight: Before The Rain

  • Watercolour sponsored by Herbert River Sub-Branch RSL Inc. – Sahan Kulathunge: Cairns in Motion

  • Mixed Media sponsored by UP North – Ange Venardos: ICARUS now

  • Digital Media sponsored by Cosca – Elliott Altmann: Cooling Off

  • Works on Paper – Rose Watts: Herberton Jacaranda 

  • Photography sponsored by Ingham Family Medical Practice – Louise Torrisi: Ripples

  • Ceramics sponsored by Ingham Art Action – Sally Moroney: Coral Cluster

  • Sculptural Form sponsored by Sans Souci Apartments – Alan Carpenter: Those Who Stand Long

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Voting is still open for the People’s Choice Award (sponsored by Bissons Electrical) until the exhibition closes on Friday 19 December 2025. 

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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