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Published on 13 October 2026
Artspace Mackay was recognised as a Finalist at the recent 2026 Galleries and Museums Achievement Awards for the 2025 Libris Awards, abbe Conference and the Tertiary Artists Book Prize.
A nationally significant celebration of artists’ books, the 2025 Libris Awards Program brought together artists, educators, collectors and audiences from across Australia through the prestigious Libris Awards exhibition, the abbe Artists Book Conference, the Artists Book Fair and a reimagined Tertiary Artists Book Prize. By championing creativity, innovation and professional development within this unique artform, the program strengthened national creative networks, expanded audience engagement and showcased the extraordinary diversity of contemporary artists book practice.
Mayor of Ipswich, Teresa Harding, presenting Artspace Director Lauren Turton with the Finalist presentation for Artspace Mackay. Photograph by Sarah Marshall, Jiriki Media. Courtesy of Museums & Galleries Queensland.