6 August 2026
Congratulations to Heidi Yardley and Natasha Bieniek who are finalists in the 2026 John Leslie Art Prize. Established in 2000, the John Leslie Art Prize is a national, biennial prize for landscape painting, awarded by the Gippsland Art Gallery. The winner of the major prize will have their work acquired…
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29 July 2026
Congratulations to Monica Rohan who is a finalist in the 2026 Mosman Art Prize with her work Netted. Established in 1947, the Mosman Art Prize is the longest running municipal art prize in Australia. Winning entries are acquired for the Mosman Art Collection, a valuable collection that surveys Australian painting.
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28 July 2026
An article profiling Richard Lewer’s Steve, has been published by The New Daily (online). In the article, writer Liz Hobday discusses the premise for the Steve project which was commissioned by the National Gallery of Australia and incorporates an installation of paintings on pre-loved Formica table tops and an animated…
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25 July 2026
Jacqueline Hennessy has been commended with the People’s Choice Award in the 2026 Salon des Refusés. Established in 1992, the Salon des Refusés exhibition is the ‘alternative selection’ to the Archibald Prize and has become a much anticipated yearly show in its own right. Hennessy’s portrait is of fellow artist,…
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22 July 2026
Congratulations to Archer Davies who has won the Brisbane Rotary Art Show 2026 with his work, Rose Velvet. Now in its 42nd year, the Brisbane Rotary Art Show raises funds for charities and Rotary initiatives supporting youth programs, disaster relief and mental health services. This year’s judging panel includes artists…
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18 July 2026
Michael Cook is featured in issue #66 of Habitus Magazine. Written by Gina Fairley, the article delves into Michael’s beginnings as a fashion photographer and career pivot to the art world whilst also touching on some of the artist’s recent series and ongoing investigations. More information Image credit: Michael…
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15 July 2026
Congratulations to Gerwyn Davies who is a finalist in the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2026 with his work, Meat tray. This acquisitive award attracts entries from around Australia, showcasing excellence in 2D contemporary arts practice and new media. Constructed using fabric recycled from the costumes the artist wears in his…
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11 July 2026
Lucy Culliton is featured in the July issue of Australian Country Style Magazine. Writer Penny Carroll profiles the artist in her home at Bibbenluke, located in regional NSW. In the article, Lucy discusses her day-to-day life as an artist living and working in the Monaro region whilst also caring for…
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3 July 2026
A vibrant new exhibition of Gerwyn Davies’ work, Sunburn, is now open at Tweed Regional Art Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre. Developed in 2025 during the artist’s Nancy Fairfax Residency at Tweed Regional Gallery, the resulting series consists of vibrant, new textile-based and photographic works that reimagine the low-brow…
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27 June 2026
Drew Connor Holland is featured in the new group exhibition, New Religion, opening today at Ngununggula. Bringing together contemporary artworks and historical objects, New Religion explores the enduring power of images, asking why certain symbols, rituals and systems of belief continue to shape the way we see the world. Drew…
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25 June 2026
Michael Cook’s works can be seen in group shows opening this month at Redland Art Gallery and Ipswich Art Gallery. At Redland Art Gallery, Cook’s 2021 work, Nature Morte (Exploitation), is featured in Drawing Animal. This group exhibition brings together works from the collection that illustrate the ways animals are…
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20 June 2026
Works by Lucy Culliton, Richard Lewer and Ben Quilty are currently on display in Where do I belong? at Logan Art Gallery. Bringing together newly commissioned and loaned artworks, the exhibition explores the fragile beauty and vulnerability of native birds while considering broader questions of connection, place and belonging. A…
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18 June 2026
Lucy Culliton and Heidi Yardley have recently been a guests on the Australian Women Artists podcast. Hosted by Richard Graham, the podcast focuses on profiling female artists from both the contemporary and historical spheres. You can hear Richard’s conversations with Heidi Yardley on episode 69 and with Lucy Culliton…
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13 June 2026
Congratulations to Keith Burt, winner of the Most Outstanding 3D Artwork category at the Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026. Established in 1972, the Stanthorpe Art Prize is a biennial award that attracts entries from artists across Australia. This year’s judging panel included renowned Australian artists Wendy Sharpe and Julie Fragar. On…
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11 June 2026
The new solo exhibitions by Linde Ivimey and Heidi Yardley, I will remember you and Trick of the light, have been profiled in an article published on InDaily. In the article, writer Louise Martin-Chew explores the emotionally charged sculptures by Ivimey, discussing her shift toward using new materials and the…
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