The Bayton Award 2025 is the seventh iteration of this biennial art prize and exhibition, named in recognition of the Right Reverend John Bayton AM for his significant contribution to the development of the Rockhampton Museum of Art Collection.
The Bayton Award is open to all forms of art media created by Central Queensland artists.
Stay tuned for updates on 2025 prizes, terms and conditions and entry information.
Entries open: Monday 30 June 2025 9:00am AEST
Entries close: Monday 4 August 2025 4:00pm AEST
Finalists’ notification: Monday 15 September 2025
Artwork deliveries: Thursday 16 October - Saturday 18 October 2025 (between 9:00am - 4:00pm)
Awards announcement event: Saturday 22 November 2025
Exhibition: Saturday 22 November 2025 - Sunday 16 February 2026
Artwork collection: Monday 23 February 2025 - Friday 27 February 2026 (between 9:00am - 4:00pm)
The selection panel and judge for The Bayton Award 2025 are visual arts experts living outside of Central Queensland and independent of Rockhampton Regional Council.
To be announced.
Niloufar Lovegrove with Resonance of Freedom 2023, Winner of the 2023 Bayton Award, Paulownia wood, Mulberry Paper, ink, synthetic hair, strings and wire, 65 x 80 x 55. Photo: Nathan Hutcheon, Fern Valley Films
22 November | Exhibition Launch