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John Glover Society Glover Prize 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists from anywhere in the world.
- The Focus: Annual acquisitive prize for a new landscape painting of Tasmania; finalists exhibited in Evandale, Tasmania, 5–14 March 2027.
- The Funding: Winner receives A$80,000 plus a bronze maquette valued at $5,000; People's Choice $3,000, Children's Choice $500 and Hangers' Choice $500 for other exhibited entries.
- Key Requirements: Online entry form; A$40 non-refundable fee per entry; one high-resolution JPEG of the work (max 5MB, named lastname_firstname_title); artist statement of no more than 200 words; CV of no more than one A4 page. Work completed within the previous 12 months, max 190 x 190 cm including frame.
DeadlineFriday, January 22, 2027
AwardWinner receives $80,000 plus a bronze maquette of colonial artist John Glover, designed by Peter Corlett and valued at $5,000. Separate non-acquisitive awards for other exhibited entries: People's Choice Award $3,000, Children's Choice Award $500, and Hangers' Choice Award $500.
Application feeA$40
Program dates6–14 March 2027 (public exhibition at Falls Park Pavilion, Evandale); official exhibition opening and winner announcement 5 March 2027
LocationEvandale, Tasmania
ParticipationOn-site
Disciplineslandscape painting, painting
Application notesEnter online only (entries opened 27 July 2026, 10am AEST; close 22 January 2027, 6pm AEDT). Each entry needs a separate form and A$40 fee. Finalists announced by 5 February 2027; selected works must arrive at Evandale Antiques, 6 Russell Street, Evandale by 5pm AEDT on 26 February 2027. Finalists may not post images of the work on social media before the winner announcement on 5 March 2027.
Contactinfo@johnglover.com.au
The John Glover Society Inc.
Organization based in Evandale