INAUGURAL

2026 GREENHOUSE INTERIORS ART PRIZE

Celebrating exceptional Australian & New Zealand artists whose work defines contemporary interior spaces.

Our inaugural Art Prize consists of two categories. We invite artists to create an original artwork designed specifically for one of two curated interior rooms - Bedroom & Living Room.

Each category will be judged on how successfully the artwork enhances and elevates the interiors of the room.

Art breathes life into a home, layering each room with personality and feeling so the space becomes truly personal. It tells a story of who lives there, creating a sense of soul that furniture alone can never achieve.

Julia Green | Greenhouse Interiors

Art Prize Overview

Prize Categories

The 2026 Greenhouse Interiors Art Prize consists of two (2) art categories. Artists can enter one or both with different artworks. Each submission will be judged by a panel of industry experts using specific judging criteria. Five (5) finalists will be shortlisted in each category, with one (1) winner selected per category to receive the Prize Package.

1. Living Room

An artwork designed for a modern living room, styled by Greenhouse Interiors.

2. Bedroom

An artwork designed for a colourful bedroom, styled by Greenhouse Interiors.

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The Art Prize is uniquely structured around two curated interior spaces. Artists submit their artwork in response to a chosen room, thoughtfully considering how their piece interacts with the scale, palette and atmosphere of the space.

Prize Package Per Category

  • $2,000 AUD cash prize
  • Feature in multiple Greenhouse Interiors photoshoots
  • Editorial coverage across Greenhouse Interiors social media platforms (350K) and other media partners
  • Potential representation in Australia and US markets
  • 12 months mentorship by Julia Green (founder of Greenhouse Interiors)
  • Opportunity to collaborate on a lifestyle capsule collection
  • Participation in the winners Art Prize exhibition in November 2026

The Prize Package extends beyond a cash award. It is a commercial opportunity intended to elevate the winner’s profile and support the growth of their artistic brand and career.

Judging Criteria

Entries will be judged on the artwork’s ability to harmonise with and elevate the spatial design of the room. Judges will interpret the submissions based on the following criteria:

  1. Style & Cohesion
    Alignment with the design style and emotional tone of the space.
  2. Colour Composition
    Sensitivity to palette, tone, contrast, and balance within the room.
  3. Scale & Proportion
    Appropriateness of artwork size in relation to the space available.

This is not simply an art award — it is an award for art in context.

Entry Guidelines

  • Open to all artists aged 18 years and over at time of entry
  • Artists must be Australian or New Zealand citizen
  • Artist may submit one artwork per category (room)
  • Artists may enter both categories (maximum of two total entries)
  • Each submission must respond specifically to each image per category (room)
  • All artworks must be original and created by the entering artist
  • Submissions must be received by 9:00pm on 30th April 2026
  • Existing artists represented by Greenhouse Interiors are eligible to enter.

How to Enter

Click on the 'Enter The Art Prize' button in each category section below. Each submission requires the following information:

  • Contact details - full name, residential address, email and phone number.
  • Artwork image – no more than 3MB in file size.
  • Artwork dimensions
  • Artwork medium description
  • $RRP
  • Short description about the inspiration behind the artwork

Key Dates

  • Submissions Close: 9:00pm on 30 April 2026
  • Finalists Announced: Sunday 24 May 2026
  • 5 finalists selected per room (10 total finalists)
  • Winners Announced: Sunday 31 May 2026
  • 1 winner per room (2 total winners annually)
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Judging Panel

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Julia Green

Founder of Greenhouse Interiors
Stylist, Writer & TV presenter

Julia Green founded Greenhouse Interiors in 2008 and has since become a respected interior stylist, writer, speaker, TV host, brand ambassador and consultant. She curates all artists, brands and collections for Greenhouse, shaping the brand’s distinctive voice across social media and editorial.
Julia’s expertise lies at the intersection of interiors, art and lifestyle — amplifying Australian creative talent both locally and internationally.

Jono Fleming

Interior Designer, Stylist, Presenter & Writer

Sydney-based designer Jono Fleming is known for creating layered, personality-driven interiors where colour, texture and story are central to the design experience.
With a diverse career spanning interior design studios, editorial roles (including Style Editor), brand campaigns, e-commerce styling and TV presenting, Jono makes accessible, expressive design his hallmark. He has appeared on major platforms including Make It Happen and Sydney Weekender, and in 2025 released his first design book, A Visual Feast.

Jessica Bettenay

Director & Lead Designer, By RA

Jessica Bettenay leads By RA, an acclaimed interior design and renovation studio known
for thoughtful, tailored and creative residential design. With extensive experience across interior projects, Jessica brings energy, design expertise and deep collaboration with clients to every space she works on, reimagining interiors to be beautiful, functional and grounded in personal vision. Her work and leadership in design has been featured in major Australian design media.

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CATEGORY 1

Living Room

Enter an artwork for the space above the fireplace in this modern living room, styled by Greenhouse Interiors.

Judges will review your submission against the criteria outlined above.

Note: for spatial reference the fireplace is 140cm wide. Feel free to download our image below to help with your artwork submission.

Read the full Terms & Conditions here.
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ENTER THE ART PRIZE

CATEGORY 2

Bedroom

Enter an artwork for the space above the bed in this colourful bedroom, styled by Greenhouse Interiors.

Judges will review your submission against the criteria outlined above.

Note: for spatial reference the bed is a king size. Feel free to download our image below to help with your artwork submission.

Read the full Terms & Conditions here.
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ENTER THE ART PRIZE

FAQ
Who can enter the Art Prize?

The Art Prize is open to artists aged 18 years and over who are Australian or New Zealand citizens at the time of submission. Employees of Greenhouse Interiors, members of the judging panel, and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.
What qualifies as an “Artwork”?

An eligible Artwork must be an original, one-of-a-kind piece created by the artist. It must be one of the following:

  • A painting (any medium)
  • A photograph
  • A wall sculpture
  • Wall décor
  • A wall hanging

Reproductions, prints (including limited edition prints), giclée reproductions, and mechanically reproduced works are not eligible.
Does my artwork need to be for sale?

Yes. All artworks submitted must be available for sale at the time of entry and accurately priced in the submission form.
How many artworks can I submit?

Artists may submit one (1) artwork per room category. You may enter both categories, with a maximum of two (2) total submissions.
What are the key dates?
  • Submissions open: 1 March 2026
  • Submissions close: 9:00pm (AEST), 30 April 2026
  • Finalists announced: Sunday, 24 May 2026
  • Winners announced: Sunday, 31 May 2026
  • Winners Exhibition: November 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)

Late submissions will not be accepted.
How are finalists and winners selected?

Five finalists will be selected per room category, with one winner chosen per category (two winners in total).

Submissions are judged on three criteria:

  • Style & Cohesion
  • Colour Composition
  • Scale & Proportion

The judges’ decision is final.
What does the winner receive?

Each category winner will receive:

  • $2,000 AUD cash prize
  • Feature in multiple Greenhouse Interiors photoshoots
  • 12m Mentorship by Julia Green
  • Editorial coverage across Greenhouse Interiors social media platforms (350K) and other media partners
  • Potential representation in Australia and US markets
  • Opportunity to collaborate on a lifestyle capsule collection
  • Participation in the November 2026 Winners Exhibition

Prize money will be paid within 30 days of winner confirmation.
What is required for the Winners Exhibition?

Each winner must participate in the official Greenhouse Interiors Art Prize Exhibition in November 2026.

Winners are required to provide a minimum of six (6) or up to a maximum of twelve (12) original artworks for exhibition. These works must be original and available for sale.

The artworks must be ready by 1st November 2026 - with the Exhibition dates to be finalised at a later time by Greenhouse Interiors.
Do artists retain copyright of their work?

Yes. Artists retain full copyright of their submitted artwork.

By entering, artists grant Greenhouse Interiors a non-exclusive licence to use the artwork for promotional, marketing, editorial and exhibition purposes in connection with the Art Prize.

Artists will be credited wherever reasonably practicable.
Can I submit AI-generated artwork?

No. Submissions must be original works created by the entrant. Works generated wholly by artificial intelligence without substantial artistic authorship are not eligible.