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Heysen Prize for Landscape 2026

Who Can Apply: Open to all Australian artists
The Focus: Landscape art expressing connection with or concern for protecting the Australian environment; 2D, 3D, and moving image works accepted
The Funding: $15,000 AUD (Heysen Prize for Landscape – acquisitive); $1,000 AUD (People's Choice Prize – non-acquisitive)
Key Requirements: Submit artwork via online form; pay $55 AUD entry fee; finalists must deliver artworks September 7–23, 2026

DeadlineFriday, August 21, 2026

AwardHEYSEN PRIZE FOR LANDSCAPE –ACQUISITIVE $15,000; PEOPLE'S CHOICE PRIZE – NON-ACQUISITIVE $1,000

Application fee$55

Program datesOct 10, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026

LocationHahndorf, South Australia

ParticipationOn-site

Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established

Disciplineslandscape art, environmental art, 2D art, 3D art, moving image

Application notesFinalists must deliver artworks to Hahndorf Academy Monday–Friday, September 7–23, 2026. Exhibition runs October 10 – December 6, 2026. Exhibition launch October 10, 2026, 6–8 PM. Works collected December 8–18, 2026. Finalists notified August 31, 2026.

Contactcontact@hahndorfacademy.org.au

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Hahndorf Academy

Organization based in Hahndorf