Exhibition
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The Art Awards are one of Queensland’s most prestigious regional art events and is eagerly anticipated each year. 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of The Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards.
Calling for submissions - 14 to 18 October 2025
GRAGM Closed for Installation - 20 October to 7 November
Exhibition Opens – 10am, Saturday 8 November 2025
Judge’s Floor Talk & Illustrated Lecture - to be announced
Official Opening and Awards Presentation - 6pm, Saturday 8 November 2025
QAL People’s Choice Awards Voting - to be announced
Art Awards Artist Talks - to be announced
Exhibition Closes - 2pm, Saturday 7 February 2026
Collection of Works - 9 to 14 February 2026
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history of the awards
Since its inauguration in 1976, the Art Awards have become one of Queensland’s most prestigious regional art events and is eagerly anticipated each year.
Martin Hanson (1923-1976) was a popular and highly-respected local businessman who was Member for Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Port Curtis 1963-1976, and patron to the Gladstone Artists Club. As a tribute to his patronage, in conjunction with the Hanson family, the Gladstone Artists Club held the first Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards and Exhibition in 1976.
The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum became the custodian of the Art Awards in 1993.