Congratulations to Natasha Bieniek and Adam Pyett who are finalists in the 2026 Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize with their works, ‘Dapple’ and ‘Boulders, Cobaw State Forest, pink’. Celebrating contemporary painting, this award showcases the breadth and diversity of painting in Australia today. The winners will be announced at the exhibition opening on 30 April, 2026.
Bayside Painting Prize
1 May – 14 June
Bayside Gallery, Brighton
Image credit: Natasha Bieniek, Dapple, 2025, oil on wood, 8.0 x 6.0 cm. Photo of artist holding the painting courtesy of the artist.