Feel Good Art Prize 2026
The primary objective of the feel good ART PRIZE is to benefit the entire community. For artists, it provides an opportunity to reflect on and revisit a feel-good moment, capturing and sharing it through their artwork. The purpose of these artworks is to convey and exchange positive emotions, aiming to uplift viewers and create a connection with those feelings.
Everyone possesses the ability to find joy and transform ordinary moments into something extraordinary. Art plays a crucial role in society by engaging with current issues and influencing perspectives and actions. It has the power to change the world, even if it exists on a small 20x20cm art piece.
We invite artists to submit a small “feel-good” artwork measuring up to 20x20x20cm, as we believe it’s the small things that matter, contributing to the improvement of various aspects of our lives and, in turn, making our community an even healthier and happier place.
We are grateful for the $1500 generously sponsored by Quadrant Design Architects for the Prize Winner and to Luke of Arten Abbotsford for the $250 Directors Choice Award. Our esteemed judging panel for the 2026 feel good
The feel good ART PRIZE judges include Corbett Lyon OA, leading Australian architect and co-founder of the Lyon Housemuseum, along with guest judge Aminta Kapalani, senior curator contemporary art NGV.
The essence and concept of Quadrant Gallery lies in the fusion of architecture and art, elevating both spaces and lives. Art possesses the transformative ability to subtly alter surroundings, serving as an influential force capable of temporarily shifting one’s current state or creating a lasting impact. It is an integral part to the connectivity of the human spirit.
The significance of art lies in its ability to impact those who see it, potentially changing their minds or uplifting their spirits. The 2026 feel good ART PRIZE achieved resounding success, and our commitment to delivering this much-needed concept remains steadfast.
The FGAP inspired by Tamara Mount (MBPsS, BABCP, IIN, ANE)
Written by Cetta Pilati, Manager Quadrant Gallery
Finalists
Aleeta Northey, Alex Jobbagy, Andrea Hughes, Anna Caione, Asmita Tamhankar, Barb Hodgen, Barbara Bateman, Carmel Ritchie, Cetta Pilati, Claudia Bunce, Darren King, Ebru Sezen, Elif Sezen, Fiona Fisher, Fiona Verdouw, Fouad Berzghal, Geoff Lynch, Georgia Clark, Hiromi Tango, Jacinta Maude, Jackie Mackinnon, Julia Kennedy-Bell, Julia Mackie, Kasey Harrington, Kath McCann, Kelly Kondis, Kelly Sullivan, Kirsi Reinikka, Larissa Rogacheva, Lauren McInnes, Laurie Franklin, Louise Kyriakou, Lucia Roohizadegan, Lucie Stauffenegger, Lucy Bauld, Margaret McLoughlin, MaryLin Litchfield, Maya Wong, Mel Campbell, Melanie Bardolia, Melanie Melnychuk, Michelle Neal, Monica Costa, Nahian Nidhi, Nicole Onslow, Pip Milton, Rachel Rae, Rebecca Bresnahan, Robyn Kinsela, Rod Dawson, Rosa Fedele, Roz McQuillan, Ruth Bosveld, Serena Zlatnik, Shaya De Mamiel, Tania Stavovy, Tania Babic, Theodore Kapnias, Tony Jackson, Vanessa Esau, Wilhelmina M, Yuki Kumashiro, Zeljko Trkulja