Who can apply to 2026 Hornsby Art Prize?

Open to Australian contemporary artists.

What does 2026 Hornsby Art Prize offer?

Total prize money of $23,000, with the major prize worth $10,000.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 20 August 2026.

Prize

2026 Hornsby Art Prize

Name: 2026 Hornsby Art Prize
Start: 2026-05-14
End: 2026-08-20
Location: Hornsby, Australia

Hornsby Shire Council · Hornsby, Australia

Deadline: Aug 20
Award: Total prize money of $23,000, with the major prize worth $10,000.
Eligibility: Open to Australian contemporary artists.
Location: Hornsby, Australia

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About

The 2026 Hornsby Art Prize, run by Hornsby Shire Council in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society, promotes and celebrates Australian contemporary art. Artists are invited to submit works in categories including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Finalists will be selected and judged by a panel of two judges. The total prize money for this year is $23,000, with the major prize being $10,000. The prize aims to enrich Hornsby Shire’s cultural landscape and offer local artists a national platform.

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Who can apply to 2026 Hornsby Art Prize?: Open to Australian contemporary artists.
What does 2026 Hornsby Art Prize offer?: Total prize money of $23,000, with the major prize worth $10,000.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 20 August 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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