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.
Until Friday 7 March 2025 5.00pm
Entries for the 2025 Mosman Youth Art Prize are now open for Sydney-based artists aged 12-21! To enter please ensure you have read both the 2025 Mosman Youth Art Prize Terms and …
Wednesday 26 February 2025 10.30am – 11.30am
Mosman Art Gallery hosts a monthly program dedicated to parents and carers with young babies, focusing on art and wellbeing. These sessions offer a joyful, inclusive environment where caregivers can … Mosman Art Gallery
Tuesday 4 March 2025 10.30am – 12.00pm
Discover Art Explorers, a free drop-in art-making session designed for preschoolers and their grown-ups! Led by an Artist Educator, this monthly program encourages early art appreciation and creative learning by … Mosman Art Gallery
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