The Swan Hill Print & Drawing Acquisitive Awards celebrate excellence in contemporary Australian printmaking and drawing, presenting a major national exhibition alongside acquisitive prizes.
The award aims to promote outstanding contemporary practice while building the permanent collection of the Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery. Two major awards will be granted—one for print and one for drawing—with winning works acquired into the collection.
Selected finalists will be exhibited, with winners receiving the value of their artwork plus an additional prize amount, up to a total of $10,000.
Judges for 2026 include Dunja Rmandic and Lisa Sullivan.
Eligibility: Open to Australian artists (Brisbane-based artists are eligible)
Key Dates:
- Finalists announced: 12 June 2026
- Exhibition opening & awards: 1 August 2026
- Artist & judge walkthrough: 2 August 2026
