2026 WINNERS
ELOQUENCE ART PRIZE
MOHAMED KHADRA
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
NATIONAL ART SCHOOL
University coordinator
Dr Lorraine Kypiotis
Talk
T. Rousseau(Fr) /A. Namatjira(AU)
ELOQUENCE ART PRIZE
One-month cultural immersion in Paris
With:
Airfares included
1 month at Les Recollets, an international residence for artists
2 weeks at Ecole du Louvre
And:
Meetings with professionals
Mentoring sessions
Alliances Francaises Australia: Fr. lessons
Resume reviewed by an HR professional
AAANZ PRIZE
HAMISH ADAMS
BA ENGLISH & FRENCH
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
University coordinators
Dr Mimi Kelly
Prof Anthony White
Talk
P. Cézanne(Fr) / A. Streeton(AU)
AAANZ PRIZE
AAANZ membership
&
AAANZ Annual conference
(Christchurch in 2026)
Invitation to talk at the conference (Eloquence talk)
Airfares included
Accomodation included
Conference registration fees included
AUDIENCE PRIZE
HENRY WOLFF
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF NSW
University coordinator
Prof Felicity Fenner
Talk
A. Poincheval (Fr) /Jill Orr (AU)
AUDIENCE PRIZE
$200 minimum
Half of the Audience donations
$ 725 in 2026
VAULT PRIZE
TINA AGIC
BA JOURNALISM & ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
University coordinator
A/Prof Amelia Barikin
Talk
Christo & Jeanne-Claude (Fr) /J. Money (AU)
VAULT PRIZE
Internship
With Alison Kubler
ISFAR PRIZE
LILAH GILLAM
BA FINE ARTS & PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
University coordinator
A/Prof Emily Brink
Talk
Fabrice Hyber (Fr) /Arthur Streeton (AU)
ISFAR PRIZE
Internship
Leading to a publication
2026 FINALIST
A PRESTIGIOUS FINAL
GALLERY OF MODERN ART (QAGOMA)
Brisbane, Queensland.
Thursday 17 September 2026
JURY
President: Chris Saines CNZM, Director
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art
Alain Etchegaray, Honorary Consul of France in QLD
Alison Kubler, Vault Magazine, Editor in Chief
Konstantina, Artist
Jason McKenzie, Katanya, partner, co-founder, Chevalier des Palmes Académiques
Credit line: Gallery of Modern Art / Photo C Callistemon.
THE ELOQUENCE ART PRIZE
The Eloquence Art Prize ® is an annual national public speaking challenge open to students from participating universities across Australia.
It rewards the best Art talk comparing French and Australian artists on a specific theme.
The Eloquence Art Prize ® aims to
1- Promote French and Australian cultural ties
2- Provide professional and networking opportunities to Art students
While having fun!
All details: TERMS & CONDITIONS : CLICK HERE
WITH THANKS TO
KERRY GARDNER AM
CATHY & ANDREW CAMERON AM
ANONYMOUS
PARTNERS
Finalists and university coordinators
Front-runner
Yvonne Li
Talk
Jospin(Fr) /Laurence (AU)
University coordinator
Prof Mark Ledbury
Dr Victoria Souliman
The TERMS & CONDITIONS contains a non-exhaustive list of artists to compare.
KEY DATES
17 September, 6PM : live final, QAGOMA (accomodation and transport covered)
APPLICATIONS
The two main components of the applications are a summary (400 words) and a 7′ Youtube video (or recorded zoom session) of the talk.
All details for applications: TERMS & CONDITIONS : CLICK HERE
A few tips (7′ audio) – 2024 winner, Electra’s tips (5′ video)
2026 THEME
OUR FOREST & TREES IN DANGER
FROM 19TH CENTURY TO TODAY
Students are invited to compare an Australian artist with a French artist on the 2026 theme.
Eloquence Art Prize
Is organised by
Culture Plus
In partnership with
The Embassy of France in Australia