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The Annual 2026 features graduates from undergraduate degrees right through to PhD programs. 

The exhibition highlights the interdisciplinary practices of students across 3D visualisation, animation, ceramics, drawing, experience design, fashion, furniture, game art, graphics, installation, interaction design, jewellery, moving image, object design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, sound art, textiles, visual effects, and more.

Professor Alison Gwilt

Message from Head of School

“Congratulations to all our graduating students!

Each year, it is a privilege to celebrate the remarkable creativity, ambition and diversity of talent emerging from our School. This exhibition brings together innovative and interdisciplinary creative practice and research from across our Bachelor, Honours, Master’s and PhD programs.

I warmly congratulate all our graduating students and wish them every success as they take the next step in their creative journeys, contributing as the next generation of artists, designers, makers and creative leaders in Australia and around the world."

- Professor Alison Gwilt, Head of UNSW School of Art & Design

The Annual 2026 logo

The Annual 2026 logo was designed by student Gaia Shimizu.

The Annual 2026 logo

Credit: Gaia Shimizu

Student prizes

Stayed tuned for more details on prize announcements.

Archived Annuals

Banner image: Kayley Powers ‘Untitled’ 2025