The R & M McGivern Prize was established through the will of the late Muriel Evelyn McGivern, a local resident and artist of Maroondah, as a lasting legacy supporting the arts in the region. Awarded every three years, the Prize recognises outstanding, original painting in oil or watercolour (including gouache).
For the 2025/26 edition, the Prize will make two acquisitive awards of $25,000. The winning artworks will become part of the Maroondah City Council Art Collection, contributing to the development of a high-quality public collection and the promotion of artistic excellence in painting.
Each iteration of the Prize responds to a specific theme. The 2025/26 theme, ATMOSPHERE, invites artists from across Australia to reflect on the physical and emotional atmospheres that shape perception and experience. In a time marked by climate change and shifting social, cultural, and political conditions, artists are encouraged to respond to notions of atmosphere—from the momentary to the monumental.
Prizes
Two acquisitive prizes of $25,000
$1,000 non-acquisitive People’s Choice Prize awarded by Maroondah City Council
Medium
Painting in oil or watercolour (including gouache)
Entry Fee
$30
