23rd Annual National Acquisitive $30,000 Paddo Painting Prize for a painting inspired by the Australian landscape.
Our 2026 Judges
Rebecca Ray (First Nations Curator, MCA)
Dr. Graham Marchant (Artist & Art Educator)
Ingrid Hedgcock (Director of Tweed Regional Gallery)
Special Announcement:
The Inaugural Art Leven First Nations Fine Art Award sponsored by Mirri Leven
This award recognises an outstanding work by a First Nations artist inspired by the Australian landscape, acknowledging the diverse ways artists respond to place, Country, and lived experience. The artist is awarded a $2,500 cash prize and the potential opportunity to exhibit with Art Leven in 2026/2027.
2026 Paddo Painting Prize Entries Close: Sunday August 2, 6pm
Fees: $55 for one artwork & $90 for two artworks
Finalists announced
Friday, Sept 4
Exhibition dates
Oct 15-25, 11am – 5pm (daily)
Opening Night & Prize Presentation for Painting & Sculpture Finalists
Thur Oct 15, 6pm – 8pm
Venue
Council House,1st Floor
111 Queen St, Woollahra, 2025
(Entry via Dorhauer Lane)
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