WAVERLEY WOOLLAHRA ART SCHOOL

9x5 Landscape Art Prize

The 2026 9x5 Landscape Art Prize invites artists to follow in the footsteps of the Australian Impressionists, who painted on 9x5 inch cigar box lids in a spontaneous reaction to…

Awards & Prizes

Opportunity Details

Closing Date

Jul 9, 2026

Accepting applications from

National

Artform

Visual Arts

Celebrate the spirit of Australian Impressionism with Waverley Woollahra Art School’s 9×5 Landscape Art Prize, now in its 11th year. This esteemed competition invites artists to explore the beauty of the Australian landscape, echoing the spontaneity of early outdoor painters who famously used 9×5 inch cigar box lids as their canvases.

Entries Open Tuesday 7th April and close on Thursday 9th July 2026.

Entry fees:

  • $50 for one entry
  • $90 for two entries
  • $130 for three entries
  • Postage charge: $10 flat rate.

Prizes:

  • First Prize: $2,000
  • Second Prize: $1,000
  • More prizes to be announced!

Each entrant receives a 9×5 plywood board to paint their masterpiece. Finalists will have their works displayed in a prestigious exhibition at Waverley Woollahra Art School, offering great exposure to both emerging and established artists. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a celebrated tradition and showcase your work!

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