Hornsby Art Prize 2026

Who Can Apply: Australian residents aged 18 years and over
The Focus: Contemporary art exhibition celebrating painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and sculpture
The Funding: AUD $23,000 total prize pool: Major Prize AUD $10,000, Local Artist Award AUD $5,000
Key Requirements: Submit artwork in eligible categories (painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture); entry fee AUD $40 per entry

DeadlineThursday, August 20, 2026

AwardAUD $23,000 total prize pool: Major Prize $10,000, Local Artist Award $5,000

Application fee$40

Program datesOct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

LocationHornsby, New South Wales

ParticipationOn-site

Career stagesAll Stages

Application notesNon-acquisitive prize. Works judged by established art professionals.

Hosted by

Hornsby Shire Council

Organization based in Hornsby