Ten local artists are among the 80 finalists for the prestigious 2026 Wyndham Art Prize.
The Wyndham Art Prize attracted entries from some of the best practicing artists from across Australia, according to Wyndham council,
Cr Mia Shaw said the annual exhibition also provides a fabulous opportunity for local and up-and-coming artists to showcase their works and build their profile.
“The 2026 Wyndham Art Prize attracted more than 700 entries – the highest number since its inception in 2015,” she said.
“The curators selected 80 artworks, from artists across Australia, including 10 local artists.”
“This means that both emerging and established artists from all backgrounds are exhibited side-by-side, a priority for Wyndham Art Gallery.”
The exhibition celebrates artistic excellence and innovation across a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, video, drawing, and is known as one of Australia’s more inclusive and large‐scale contemporary art prizes, particularly in terms of the number of shortlisted artists and the diversity of artwork.
The artworks are shortlisted on their merits by independent curators and art professionals, with this year’s judges including Camille Hannah (past winner), Kendrah Morgan (Head Curator, Heide Museum of Art) and Maya Hodge (Lardil Curator).
The free exhibition showcasing the finalists artwork will be open from 31 January until 22 March in the Wyndham Art Gallery.
Winners will be annoucned at an opening event on 31 January, from 3-5pm.
Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/arts-culture/art-gallery/wyndham-art-prize-2026
