Thank you to every artist who entered the 2026 Hadley’s Art Prize.
We are grateful for the extraordinary response and the depth of talent shared with us. The judging process now begins, and we look forward to announcing this year’s finalists on 5 May.
$100,000 acquisitive prize
for the best portrayal of the Australian landscape
Key Dates 2026
5 May
Finalists Announced
31 July
Winner Announced
18 August
Winner of the Mercury People’s Choice Award announced
About the 2025 Winner and Finalists
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