What is an art union?
Last updated 15 October 2026 (AEST) · 9 open draws · Method: definition written by our editors; the open-draw table is read from each operator's published draw pages on every sync.
An art union is a lottery run to raise money for a charity or community group under a state or territory licence. The name dates from 19th-century lotteries whose prizes were artworks.
Today the term covers most Australian charity lotteries, including prize home draws. The organisation running it must hold a permit or licence from the gaming regulator in its state or territory, and the permit sets rules such as how many tickets can be sold and how the draw is conducted.
Because the licence belongs to one state or territory, some art unions only sell tickets to residents of certain states. Each operator's terms and conditions say who can enter.
How to use this page
Read the meaning, then use the table to see the draws open right now. Related terms are linked below.
| Draw | Operator | Prize | Ticket from | Odds if sold outOne ticket, from the published ticket pool | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win $5.4M Mater Draw 327 — Wurtulla, QLD prize home | Mater Lotteries | $5.3M | $2.00 | Not published | 20 October 2026 |
| Win $541K Mater Cars for Cancer Draw 131 — prestige car lottery | Mater Cars for Cancer | $541K | $30.00 | Not published | 13 November 2026 |
| Win $2.88M Yourtown Draw 561 — Buderim, QLD prize home | Yourtown | $2.88M | — | Not published | 18 November 2026 |
| Win $200K Endeavour Pay Day Draw 222 — prestige car lottery | Endeavour Pay Day Lotteries | $200K | $5.00 | Not published | 26 November 2026 |
| Win $3.4M Endeavour Draw 470 — Mooloolaba, QLD prize home | Endeavour Lotteries | $3.4M | $10.00 | Not published | 10 December 2026 |
| BRAND NEW LOTTERY! | Mater Lotteries | $100K | — | Not published | 12 December 2026 |
| Win $14.7M Dream Home Draw 435 — Palm Beach, QLD prize home | Dream Home Art Union | $14.7M | $10.00 | Not published | 16 December 2026 |
| Win $7.1M Mater Draw 328 — Helensvale, QLD prize home | Mater Lotteries | $7.1M | $2.00 | Not published | 20 December 2026 |
| Win $360K Yourtown Prestige Cars Draw 1159 — prestige car lottery | Yourtown Prestige Cars | $360K | $10.00 | 1 in 180K | 21 December 2026 |
Art union in practice
This is a general explanation. Details can differ between operators; each draw's terms and conditions always decide.
Questions about art union
Is an art union the same as a lottery?
It is a type of lottery: one run for a charitable or community purpose under a state or territory permit, rather than a commercial lottery like Lotto or Powerball.
Are art unions legal in Australia?
Yes, when the organiser holds the permit or licence required in its state or territory. The permit number is usually shown in the operator's terms and on the ticket.