Colormaker Backs Art Prize for Fifth Year

Local Northern Beaches sustainable paint company, Colormaker Industries is proud to announce its fifth consecutive year as the Foundation Sponsor for the Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize. This partnership underscores a shared mission to use creative innovation as a catalyst for a more sustainable future.

Entries for the 2026 Prize are now open to artists and designers Australia-wide, featuring a significant $46,000 prize pool. This includes $20,000 prizes for the Art and Design winners, alongside $3,000 for the People’s Choice and Young Artist/Designer categories.

"Supporting this prize since its inception is a natural extension of our commitment to the planet," says David Stuart, Managing Director of Colormaker Industries.

Sustainable Manufacturing on the Northern Beaches

While Colormaker has been a fixture in Brookvale for 68 years, its operations are leaders in environmental responsibility:

• Solar Powered: The site’s 100-kW solar array is on track to save over 1,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by July 2026.
• Award-Winning: Recent accolades include the Solar Champion Award, the 2023 Northern Beaches Business Sustainability Award, and being named a Finalist in the 2025 NSW Sustainability (Banksia) Awards.
• Certified Leadership: Colormaker was among the first tranche of businesses to gain NABERS NEPI accreditation.

Colormaker produces a diverse range of eco-friendly products, including PERMACRYLIK® Scenic Paints - a staple for fine artists and muralists, and PERMASET® Textile Inks. They also make a high-quality range of eco-friendly house paints and paving paints, Australia’s No. 1 swimming pool paint, and an excellent range of membranes and floor coatings.

Key 2026 Prize Dates
Entries for the prize close 18 May 2026 and the exhibition will be held 7 August – 20 September 2026 at the Manly Art Gallery & Museum and Curl Curl Creative Space.  Artists and designers can apply online here via the Northern Beaches Council website.

To explore Colormaker’s eco-friendly paint ranges and sustainable mission, visit www.colormaker.com.au

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