The Muswellbrook Art Prize is now open for submissions, welcoming artists from across Australia to enter one of regional Australia’s richest art prizes for painting.
Established in 1958, the prize offers $70,000 in acquisitive awards across three categories:
- Painting: $50,000
- Works on Paper: $10,000
- Ceramics: $10,000
The prize is supported by Muswellbrook Shire Council, which has administered the award since its establishment, and Bengalla Mining Company, a longstanding sponsor for more than 30 years. Their continued support has contributed to the development of the Muswellbrook Shire Art Collection.
Previous winners include significant Australian artists David Aspden, Sydney Ball, Richard Larter and Fred Williams, alongside artists from the Upper Hunter region.
Key Dates:
- Entries open: 2 November 2026
- Entries close: Midnight, 1 February 2027
- Finalists announced: 12 February 2027
- Exhibition launch and winners announced: 3 April 2027, 4pm
- Exhibition dates: 3 April – 5 June 2027
Image: Sammy Hawker, Mount Gulaga 2021, 4×5 photographic negative processed with Kodak XTOL and ocean water collected from site, pigment ink printed on archival Hahnemühle photo rag 308gsm, 137.5 x 110cm, Winner Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize 2022, Muswellbrook Shire Art Collection.
