Du Rietz Art Awards
The Du Rietz Art Awards are the premier art competition for the Gympie region, named in honor of the architect of the historic School of Arts building that is home to the gallery.
With a prize pool of over $15,000, the Awards showcase exceptional 2D and 3D artworks by artists from across Australia.
In 2026, we welcome guest judges Bronwyn Davies, artist and cultural practitioner, Joseph Breikers, artist and Exhibitions and Collections Coordinator at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, and Megan Williams, Manager University of Sunshine Coast Art Gallery.
Finalists on display: 5 September – 9 October 2026
2D Finalists 3D Finalists
Launch Weekend
Artist Talk: Bronwyn Davies
Thursday 10 September, 5pm - 6:30pm
Register here for Artist Talk
Official Opening and Award Announcements
Friday 11 September, 6pm - 8:30pm
Book here for Awards Night
Judge's Floor Talk
Saturday 12 September, 10:30am - 11.30am
Free, all welcome.
Register here for Free Talk
Sponsors
Gympie Regional Gallery and Council would like to thank the Du Rietz Art Awards 2026 sponsors. Their generous support is essential to making this art prize possible.
David and Sally Gartshore, Annette Reilly, Dr Heinke Butt, and Drs Calin and Mihaela Negru-Radu.