🎨 Harden Art Prize – Excellence in Australian Landscape Art

💠 About the Prize

The Harden Art Prize is a national acquisitive landscape painting competition that shines a light on the beauty, diversity, and creativity of Australian artists. Based in the twin towns of Harden–Murrumburrah in regional New South Wales, the Prize has become a prestigious fixture on the national arts calendar.

Offering $15,000 in prize money, the competition attracts high-quality entries from across the country, celebrating both emerging and established artists who interpret the Australian landscape through watercolour, acrylic, and oil mediums. Each entry begins with an online submission, with finalists later invited to send their physical works for exhibition and final judging.

More than a competition, the Harden Art Prize is an invitation — to see the land through artistic eyes, connect with regional creativity, and be inspired by the stories, colours, and textures that define Australia’s landscapes.

💫 What You'll Experience

The 2026 Harden Art Prize Exhibition runs from 18–26 April 2026 in Harden–Murrumburrah, NSW. Visitors can immerse themselves in a curated showcase of outstanding landscape works from across Australia, with winners announced during the exhibition.

Finalists’ artworks are exhibited locally, creating a vibrant meeting point for artists, collectors, and art lovers alike — a highlight of the regional arts calendar that draws attention to talent thriving beyond city galleries.

📍 Location & Venue

Exhibition presented in Harden–Murrumburrah at the Harden Arts Council (Old Court House) Corner Albury &, Vernon Street, Harden New South Wales 2587

🤝 Presented By

The Harden Art Prize is proudly supported by Community Bank Harden Bendigo Bank and the Geoffrey Kruger Trust.

🌸 Entry & Exhibition Details

Entries for the 2026 Prize open in October 2025 and are welcomed from artists nationwide. Submissions are made online via photograph, with finalists required to deliver their physical works for exhibition and final judging. Accepted mediums include watercolour, acrylic, and oils; maximum size 150cm × 150cm. Digital prints are not accepted. Entry fee is payable online at time of submission.

🔗 Learn More

For entry details, key dates, and updates, visit : (website and registration process coming soon)