Conscious of the scarce supply of drawing exhibitions available to the public, we invite artists to join our unique competition and showcase their concepts reflecting a view of the significance and role of drawing in contemporary art. 

The biennale competition acknowledges the universal value of drawing and is proudly brought to you by the Polish Art Foundation (PAF), based in Melbourne, Australia.

For the purpose of outlining the scope of this competition, drawing is defined as the record of a tool moving across a surface in the form of an artistic expression. The work can be presented in pencil, crayon, conte, charcoal, pen or combined with a brush using any of the previous tools, on paper or other suitable material. The organiser also invites works created by utilising mechanical and electronic means such as photography, film, video, and new media as long as drawing is a part of the creative process.

To view the TERMS and CONDITIONS click here.
To complete the Biennale Submission Form and payment click here.


Congratulation to all our Contemporary Drawing Biennale 2023 winners.

Grand Prix Prize: Michael Kemp – ‘Surveillance Camera: 1’
Innovation Prize: Annie Burns – 'Show some heart'

Highly Commended:
• Wendy Pfeiffer – ‘Once upon a time’
• James Boden – ‘Bahmut’
• Oksana Waterfall – ‘Objects of affection’

People Choice Award: Gulliver Glac-Kozel – 'The Cassowary'

To see the exhibition gallery click here.