2026 Diocesan Art Prize
Following the overwhelming success of the 2025 Jubilee Art Prize, the Diocese of Lismore is pleased to continue the art prize again this year.
The theme
This year’s theme is The Face of Compassion. Bishop Greg Homeming OCD said that the art prize is an opportunity for artists to highlight the teachings of Jesus.
“Compassion lies at the heart of the Gospel and the mission of the Church. It is seen in Christ’s encounters with the vulnerable, outcast, and broken, and it continues to be lived out in the Church today,” Bishop Homeming said. “I invite you to use your artistic talents to help recognise the face of compassion in our world today.”
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Final Exhibition
The final exhibition provides an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy the entries of the art prize.
This year’s art prize final exhibition and prize giving will be hosted at Crowley Care, St Francis Xavier Parish, Ballina. The details are below:
Saturday 31 October 2026
2:30-4:30pm
Crowley Care, 154 Cherry St, Ballina
All are welcome and are invited to enjoy the exhibition and celebrate the artistic works on display.
Art prize categories
The Diocesan Art Prize terms and conditions can be found here
Category | Prizes |
| 0-7 years | 1st: Art pack 2nd: Art pack 3rd: Art pack |
| 8-12 years | 1st: $75 2nd: $50 3rd: $30 |
| 13-17 years | 1st: $250 2nd: $150 3rd: $100 |
| 18+ years | 1st: $750 2nd: $500 3rd: $250 |
| Group | 1st: $200 2nd: $100 3rd: $50 |
| People’s Choice winner (Final Exhibition at St Carthage’s Cathedral) | $400 |
People’s Choice 1 winner per exhibition | All Saints Catholic Church, Kempsey – $150 St Augustine’s Catholic Church, Coffs Harbour – $150 Crowley Care, St Francis Xavier Catholic Parish, Ballina – $150 |
Submit artwork
Before submitting your artwork, please ensure you have read the terms and conditions
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