Established in 1947, the Mosman Art Prize is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious local government art award. It was founded by the artist, architect and arts advocate, Alderman Allan Gamble, at a time when only a small handful of art prizes were in existence in Australia and the community had very little support and few opportunities to exhibit their work.
Established in 1947, the Mosman Art Prize is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious local government art award. It was founded by the artist, architect and arts advocate, Alderman Allan Gamble, at a time when only a small handful of art prizes were in existence in Australia and the community had very little support and few opportunities to exhibit their work.
For more than 70 years the Mosman Art Prize has reflected the work being made by Australian painters each year. As an acquisitive art award for painting, the winning artworks collected since 1947 form a splendid collection of modern and contemporary Australian art, reflecting all the developments in Australian art practice since 1947.
The inaugural winner in 1947 was a young Margaret Olley. Since the prize has been won by scores of artists including Guy Warren, Grace Cossington Smith, Weaver Hawkins, Nancy Borlase, Lloyd Rees, Anthony Galbraith, Elisabeth Cummings, Tim Johnson, Guan Wei and Michael Zavros among many others. Past adjudicators also include notable Australian art figures such as Margaret Preston, John Olsen, Tim Storrier, Jenny Sages and Edmund Capon.
Saturday 14 November 2026 9.00am – 12.00pm
Mosman Council is developing a new Arts & Culture Strategy to guide its vision, investment and leadership in arts and culture from 2027 to 2037. The Forum brings together local artists, cultural …
Wednesday 18 November 2026 10.00am – 12.00pm
Tailored specifically for those who dedicate themselves to caregiving roles, this program offers a unique opportunity to explore creativity while focusing on personal wellbeing. Partnering with Mosman Community Care, these … Mosman Art Gallery
Thursday 19 November 2026 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Work with Ella Condon and Brook Morgan, lead Artist Educators, in response to artworks in Mosman Art Gallery’s current exhibitions. Connect and share with teachers and educators in an … Mosman Art Gallery
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