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 18 July 2026 5.30pm – 7.30pm
The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney, in collaboration with Mosman Art Gallery, is proud to present The Drift in Between, a contemporary shadow performance by Thai artist Sutarath Sinnong, on … Grand Hall, Ground Floor, Mosman Art Gallery
Wednesday 22 July 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
Friday 24 July 2026 6.00pm – 10.00pm
Join us for Mosman’s Battle of the Bands 2026, an exciting evening showcasing some of Sydney’s emerging musical talent. This year’s lineup features Kaz Benson, Michelle Sutton, Reverie … Mosman Art Gallery
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