Entries for the 2026 Mosman Art Prize are now open!
Mosman Art Prize is Australia’s premier open painting prize. Established in 1947, the Prize has become a defining platform for contemporary Australian painting; a place where ideas, identity, and the spirit of our times are expressed through the enduring power of paint.Â
As a national acquisitive prize of $70,000, funded by Mosman Council, the Mosman Art Prize celebrates painting’s unique ability to tell stories, capture moments of change, and reflect the complexities of contemporary life. It continues to foster conversations about who we are and how we see the world, making it a vital cultural touchstone for both artists and audiences alike. The Mosman Art Prize supports and elevates artists whose work engages with the present moment, while also contributing to the broader history of Australian art. The winning works form the heart of the Mosman Art Collection, a significant and vital public collection that traces the trajectory of Australian painting through decades of artistic innovation and expression.Â
This year’s winning painting will go into the Collection and sit alongside such esteemed artists as Cressida Campbell, Grace Cossington Smith, Lucy Culliton, Guan Wei, Adam Cullen, Nicholas Harding, Lloyd Rees, Guy Warren, Margo Lewers, Jumaadi, Elisabeth Cummings, Natasha Walsh, Michael Zavros and Margaret Olley – who was the inaugural winner in 1947.
Entries close on Monday 13 July, 5pm.
images: 2026 Mosman Art Prize, installation view, image courtesy Mosman Art Gallery and the artists © the artists.
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