Established in 1958, the Muswellbrook Art Prize celebrates excellence in contemporary Australian art, offering $70,000 in acquisitive prizes across three categories: Painting ($50,000), Works on Paper ($10,000) and Ceramics ($10,000). Supported by Muswellbrook Shire Council and Bengalla Mining Company, the Prize has helped build the Muswellbrook Shire Art Collection, featuring works by leading Australian artists.
Key dates
- Entries close: Midnight, Monday 1 February 2027
- Finalists announced: Friday 12 February 2027
- Exhibition launch and winners announced: Saturday 3 April 2027, 4–6pm
- Exhibition dates: 3 April – 5 June 2027
Images: Installation views of the 2026 Muswellbrook Art Prize finalist exhibition.
See the list of the 2026 finalist here
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