Hornsby Art Prize 2026
Established in 2009, the Hornsby Art Prize is organised and sponsored by Hornsby Shire Council and delivered in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society. Hornsby Art Prize has an overall prize pool value of $23,000, with the major prize $10,000. Categories include Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography and Sculpture. The non-acquisitive prize celebrates Australian Contemporary Art and is open to all Australian residents aged 18 years and over. The Hornsby Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition will be held at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby.
Key dates
- Entries open: 15 June
- Entries close: 20 August
- Prize announced: 16 October
- Exhibition: 16 October – 1 November
Prizes
- Hornsby Art Prize $10,000
- Hornsby Shire Local Artist Award $5,000
- Sculpture Award $1,500
- Painting Award $1,500
- Drawing Award $1,500
- Printmaking Award $1,500
- Photography Award $1,500
- People’s Choice Award $500
Entries
- Limit two (2) entries per person
- Entry fee $40 per entry
- Size limit 2D artworks – 125cm (height, width), including the frame. Size limit 3D artworks – 85cm (height, width, depth)
- Weight limit – 15kg
For more information please contact:
Arts and Cultural Development Officer
Email: arts@hornsby.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 9847 4817
Project partner