The Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize will be held at the Fleurieu Arthouse in the heart of McLaren Vale from 5 June - 5 July 2026. A NEW Curator's Choice exhibition and prize will be held at the Stump Hill Gallery at the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre in McLaren Vale at the same time. Online sales will open on 6 June 2026 for both exhibitions.

There are four prizes: The Fleurieu Art Prize $20,000, Judges' Commendation Prize $2,000 + $5,000 accommodation at Ukiyo House, Hugo Shaw Emerging Artists Prize $5,000 and the Hardys People’s Choice award of $2,500. The Maine Beach Curator's Choice prize of $2,000 will be awarded in that exhibition.

2026 Entries are now closed. Finalists will be announced in the week beginning 4 May 2026.

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