The University of New England School Acquisitive Art Prize (UNESAP) and Let’s Hang It! exhibition was established in 2004 by the Faculty of Education (formerly the Faculty of Professions) at UNE with the purpose of promoting interest in the visual arts and encouraging talented young artists in regional New South Wales schools. It is now in its twenty-second year.
In 2025, more than 580 artworks from 50 schools in the region were submitted to the award. A selection panel of art and education professionals selected the finalists across four categories – Infants, Primary, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary. Last year, photographer, documentary maker and artist Mike Terry was invited to judge the four First Prize-winning artworks which became a part of the UNE art collection and will be displayed around the University campus in Armidale.
UNESAP Let’s Hang It! is open to all students within the designated catchment area. The online submission period will be 27 April – 15 May 2025 and the exhibition will be on display at NERAM 24th July – 9th August.
Download the poster here > UNESAP 2026 Poster
Download the flyer here > UNESAP 2026 Flyer
Download the entry form here > 2026 UNESAP Entry Form
UNESAP catchment area > UNESAP Catchment Area
With Thanks to Our Sponsors
UNESAP Let’s Hang It! 2026 is proudly supported by the University of New England and Gallery 126.
Their generous support helps us celebrate young artists from across the region and bring their creativity to the walls of NERAM.
Image credit: Hadley Jones, Hot Air Balloons, 2025, acrylic on paper, Yrs 2, Walcha Central School
View Online Exhibition of UNESAP 2025 below.
UNESAP Let’s Hang It! is presented by New England Regional Art Museum in partnership with the University of New England.
Image featured on header of webpage: Sierra Stephens, John Coburn Collage, 2024, Year 7, St Joseph’s College, Banora Point.
Sponsored by Gallery 126
