NEWS FOR COLLECTORS

Void_Melbourne Announces Representation of Alex Walker Ahead of Melbourne Art Fair
Void_Melbourne has announced the representation of Melbourne-based artist Alex Walker, coinciding with her solo presentation at the Melbourne Art Fair this week.

Newcastle Art Gallery to Reopen on February 28 After Major Expansion
Expanded building and inaugural exhibition to launch with three-day public celebration.

Glover Prize Reveals 42 Finalists for 2026
Celebrating Tasmania’s landscape, the annual prize will be exhibited at Falls Park Pavilion in Evandale.

Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe Returns in March 2026
21st anniversary edition marks the exhibition’s return after a one-year hiatus.

Michael Reid Sydney + Berlin Announces Representation of Tim Maguire
The artist will present his first solo exhibition with the gallery in 2026.

Artbank Names Judges for Inaugural 2026 Artbank Prize
Artist Tony Albert, curator Ellie Buttrose and arts journalist Elizabeth Fortescue to assess entries for the new national acquisitive award.

Kate Gorringe-Smith Wins 2025 WAMA Art Prize
Major award announced as finalist exhibition opens at WAMA’s new National Centre for Environmental Art.

Olsen Gallery Announces Representation of Rachelle Lawler
Sydney-based painter known for immersive, colour-driven abstraction joins the gallery’s roster

Mitch Cairns Named Inaugural Neil Balnaves Fellow
Mosman Art Gallery and The Balnaves Foundation have announced artist Mitch Cairns as the first recipient of the Neil Balnaves Fellowship, an $80,000 initiative supporting significant artistic research and creative development over two years.

MARS Gallery Announces Representation of Takatāpui Artist J Davies
Melbourne’s MARS Gallery has announced the representation of Takatāpui artist J Davies, whose photographic practice centres on queer community, identity and self-determined storytelling.

Melbourne Art Fair announces FUTUREOBJEKT exhibitors and inaugural NGV Design Commission
New collectible design salon to debut at the 2026 Fair, alongside major commissions celebrating Australia’s design innovation.

Olsen Gallery announces representation of Evie Adasal
Olsen Gallery adds Sydney-based painter Evie Adasal, whose practice explores the subtle interplay of light, space and perception.
Kaiela Arts launches new Editions program with Maree Clarke and Spacecraft
Kaiela Arts will unveil a landmark collaboration with artist Maree Clarke and Melbourne print studio Spacecraft this November, launching Kaiela Arts Editions, a new initiative expanding creative and commercial opportunities for First Nations artists.

Entries open for 2026 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize
Australia’s most valuable art prize for women celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, inviting entries from artists across the country for a share in $58,000 of prize money.

Heide Museum of Modern Art to Present Major Survey of John Nixon’s Work
Heide Museum of Modern Art will celebrate the legacy of pioneering abstract artist John Nixon with Song of the Earth, a major survey tracing five decades of his experimental and influential practice.

APY Art Centre Collective to Open New First Nations Gallery and Cultural Hub in Redfern
The APY Art Centre Collective will open APY Gallery Redfern in November 2025, establishing a new First Nations-owned gallery and cultural hub in Sydney dedicated to supporting artists, community, and cultural exchange.

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Records $5.1 Million in Sales
The 2025 Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair has recorded its highest-ever sales, generating $5.1 million in revenue for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Centres and contributing $14.99 million to the Northern Territory economy.

Nicole Barakat Wins 2025 Fisher’s Ghost Art Award
Sydney artist Nicole Barakat has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Fisher’s Ghost Art Award, presented for her work A language for the emptiness of words.

Melbourne Art Fair 2026 Unveils Gallery Line-Up and new Design Salon
Asia-Pacific's longest-running contemporary art fair expands into collectible design with inaugural 600sqm dedicated space.

Winners announced for Australia’s Premier Small Sculpture Prize
Virginia Leonard takes top honour at 2025 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize with ceramic and resin work exploring personal transformation

World’s Largest Free Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Returns to Bondi
Sculpture by the Sea transforms iconic coastal walk with over 90 works from 13 countries.

Heather B. Swann Awarded $80,000 Commission for Major UNSW Galleries Exhibition
Hobart-based artist to present ambitious new project exploring symbolism and cultural memory in 2026.

Australian First Nations Art Takes Centre Stage in Washington D.C.
Major exhibition showcases over 30 works by 20 leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in landmark U.S. presentation

Aotearoa Artists Make History at Shanghai Biennale
Artists from Aotearoa are participating in China's longest-running contemporary art biennale

Biennale of Sydney 2026: Rememory Unveiled
The 25th Biennale of Sydney has revealed an ambitious program featuring 53 artists from 31 countries.
Visaya Hoffie Wins 2025 Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship
The award offers a three-month residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris and $50,000 towards art education in Europe

Bundanon Announces 2026 Artists in Residence Program
Bundanon has announced the full list of artists and researchers selected for its 2026 Artists in Residence program, the largest residency initiative of its kind in Australia.
Sam Bloor wins $25,000 Invitation Art Prize
Sam Bloor has been awarded the 2025 Invitation Art Prize, the City of Joondalup’s premier visual arts award, for his installation Chance Encounter.
Creative Australia Announces Izabela Pluta as $100,000 Commission Recipient
Newcastle/Sydney artist will present large-scale installation project at The Lock-Up in 2026.

Byron Bay Artist Konstantina Wins $30,000 Calleen Art Award 2025
First-time finalist takes home Australia's premier regional painting prize with powerful work exploring Country and connection.

Vale William Robinson: Remembering an Australian Master (1936-2025)
A painter whose vision transformed how we see the Australian landscape, Robinson leaves behind an extraordinary legacy.

Amanda Bennetts Wins Girra: Fraser Coast National Art Prize for Disability-Focused Video Work
Sunshine Coast artist Amanda Bennetts wins $25,000 for 11-minute video exploring labour and disability through methodical destruction of sandstone block.

Ali Tahayori Wins 2025 NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging)
Artist exploring themes of desire, intimacy and belonging wins $30,000 fellowship from field of six shortlisted finalists at Artspace exhibition.

THIS IS NO FANTASY now representing Ara Dolatian
THIS IS NO FANTASY adds Baghdad-born, Melbourne-based ceramicist whose sculptural works blend ancient Mesopotamian mythology with contemporary queer diasporic themes.

Artbank Celebrates 45 Years with New Prize and Major Publication
Australia's national art collection and leasing program marks milestone with major publication, exhibitions and inaugural artist prize offering $20,000 acquisition opportunity.

Jeff Koons Sculpture Gifted to National Gallery of Australia
Collectors Steve and Kylie Shelley donate Jeff Koons' 2.7-metre stainless steel sculpture to the National Gallery of Australia through the Cultural Gifts Program.

Sullivan+Strumpf now representing Jess Cochrane
Sullivan+Strumpf adds London-based painter who transforms digital imagery into oil paintings that blend historical techniques with contemporary subject matter.

LAILA Gallery Announces Representation of Bronte Stolz
LAILA Gallery adds Melbourne sculptor and painter known for transforming everyday infrastructure into ambiguous, open-ended artworks.

Art Incubator Announces 2025 Grant Recipient Megan McKenzie
Sydney ceramicist will present a solo exhibition at CBD Gallery this November as part of the emerging artist support program.

Art Takes Over The Windsor
The Windsor Hotel transforms into an art destination as 35 galleries showcase contemporary works that challenge, provoke and celebrate.

2025 Telstra NATSIAA Winners Announced
Gaypalani Waṉambi's innovative etched steel work wins Australia's most prestigious Indigenous art prize.

Sullivan+Strumpf Opens New Singapore Gallery with Inaugural Exhibition
The gallery's Tiong Bahru location launches with Bricks Laid, Stories Untold, featuring 13 Asia-Pacific artists.

Desert Mob 2025 Full Program Announced
One of Australia's most significant Aboriginal art events returns to Alice Springs this September, featuring hundreds of artists from 35 remote Art Centres across the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia.

Gareth Sansom Wins Inaugural Sorrento Art Prize Worth $125,000
85-year-old artist claims Australia’s richest art award with multimedia work featuring punk vinyl record.

The Neighbour at the Gate: Ancient Connections, Contemporary Voices
A new exhibition at National Art School Gallery explores the enduring cultural connections between First Nations Australia and Asia-Pacific peoples.

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Returns for 19th Year
Australia's largest Indigenous art event celebrates contemporary and traditional works from over 75 community Art Centres.

Jennings Kerr Gallery now representing Kirrily Humphries
Humphries is known for her meticulous oil paintings and detailed pencil drawings that explore contemporary ruins and abandoned architectural spaces.

Artbank Chronicles 45 Years of Australian Art in Major Publication
A comprehensive new book documenting Australia's most visible art collection launches alongside free exhibitions in Melbourne and Sydney.

Finalists announced for the 2025 Bowness Photography Prize
Fifty photographers have been selected from over 750 entries for the 2025 William & Winifred Bowness Photography Prize.

Major Gift Strengthens Newcastle Art Gallery’s Collection Ahead of Expansion
Philanthropists Simon and Catriona Mordant have donated 25 significant artworks to Newcastle Art Gallery in their largest single institutional gift.

LAILA now representing Tessa MacKay
Tessa MacKay is an artist based in Walyalup/Fremantle, Western Australia. Her inaugural solo exhibition with LAILA is scheduled for September 2025.

Janet Laurence wins 2025 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize
Janet Laurence has claimed the $35,000 Professional Artist Prize at the Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize.

Whakahōnore i tō tātou taonga tuku iho: Maania Tealei’s Powerful Portrait Legacy
Māori photographer Maania Tealei’s debut exhibition transforms portraiture into visual whakapapa, honouring kaumātua through intimate dual portraits that bridge tradition and contemporary life.

99 finalists in Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize
The finalists for Australia's most valuable art award for women have been announced, with 99 artists vying for top spot.

Sydney Contemporary reveals record-breaking 2025 program
Sydney Contemporary returns to Carriageworks this September with a new focus on photography.

Desert Mob returns for 34th year of desert art and culture
Desert Mob 2025 is back this September with hundreds of amazing artists from over 30 remote art centres.

Jack Ball wins $100,000 Ramsay Art Prize 2025
Sydney-based artist Jack Ball has won the biennial Ramsay Art Prize for their ambitious multimedia work.

MCA announces artists for Primavera 2025
Five emerging artists have been selected for Primavera 2025, with work exploring industry, technology and machines.

Jennings Kerr now representing Birte Larsen
Multidisciplinary artist Birte Larsen brings a poetic exploration of place, memory and the everyday to Jennings Kerr.

Biennale of Sydney 2026 explores hidden histories
The Biennale of Sydney 2026 announces the first cohort of artists and collectives appearing at its 25th edition.

Joint winners announced for 2025 Bayside Painting Prize
Steven Rendall and Ella Dunn have been announced as the joint winners of the Bayside Painting Prize.

Jeff Koons and Jeffrey Gibson announced for Visiting Creatives Program
Leading American artists Jeff Koons and Jeffrey Gibson are inaugural participants in the new AFNGA: Visiting Creatives Program.

Art Incubator celebrates a decade of supporting emerging artists
A major exhibition at Manly Art Gallery & Museum celebrates ten years of Art Incubator.

Spring1883 checks in at the Windsor Hotel in Melbourne
The ninth edition of Spring1883, Australia's most immersive art fair, is returning to the Windsor Hotel from 13-16 August.

National Indigenous Art Fair returns to The Rocks
The sixth National Indigenous Art Fair returns to Sydney with 100 artists from over 30 remote art centres.

30 finalists revealed for $100,000 Hadley’s Art Prize 2025
Ken Done among finalists for lucrative landscape art award, in a field of early-career to established contemporary artists.

Finalists announced for 2025 Telstra NATSIAA
The 71 finalists in the 2025 Telstra NATSIAA celebrate culture, Country and creative innovation.

Meet the winners of Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes
Women dominate this year’s historic finalist list, as Julie Fragar, Jude Rae and Gene A’Hern take top honours.

Tjapaltjarri masterpiece traced to groundbreaking 1974 show
A landmark painting by Pupunya Tula pioneer Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri is rediscovered ahead of D’Lan Contemporary’s anniversary exhibition.

Olsen Gallery now representing Catherine Clayton-Smith
The two-time Sulman Prize finalist is known for her emotive and ethereal works, and formidable exhibition history.

Michael Reid Sydney + Berlin now representing Sid Pattni
The recent Archibald finalist brings his striking diasporic portraits to the gallery’s roster ahead of a 2025 solo debut.

Abdul Abdullah wins 2025 Packing Room Prize
Abdul Abdullah wins the Packing Room Prize for portrait of Jason Phu as the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman finalists are announced.

Hugo Michell Gallery now representing Fiona Roberts
Acclaimed installation artist Fiona Roberts brings her psychologically charged work to Hugo Michell Gallery.

Steven Alderton appointed new director of Mosman Art Gallery
Steven Alderton brings 30 years of curatorial and directerial experience to the role at Mosman Art Gallery.

On the Couch: Lydia Cowpertwait
In a market where less than 35% of exhibited artists are female, Lydia Cowpertwait of Sanderson Contemporary is making a bold statement.

Andrew Tomkins takes out Gallipoli Art Prize
Andrew Tomkins has taken out the $20,000 acquisitive Gallipoli Art Prize for his mixed media work HMAS Karangi.

Lori Pensini wins $50,000 Collie Art Prize
Lori Pensini has been awarded the Collie Art Prize for 2025 for her painting Bare Earth, depicting the struggles of rural farmers in drought.

Rosemary Lee wins $30,000 Dobell Drawing Prize
Rosemary Lee has won the 24th Dobell Drawing Prize for her intricately detailed coloured pencil work exploring gentrification.

National Indigenous Art Triennial announces 2025 artist line-up
The 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial will feature 10 large-scale, immersive projects by First Nations artists from across the country.

Finalists announced for Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award
Wangaratta Art Gallery has announced the ten finalists for the 2025 Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award, a $40,000 acquisitive prize.

The Potter Museum reopens with landmark exhibition and commissions
The Potter Museum of Art reopens in May 2025 with a landmark exhibition of Indigenous art and six new commissions.

National Portrait Gallery acquires work by Ryan Presley
The National Portrait Gallery has acquired a major work by Marri Ngarr artist Dr Ryan Presley, celebrating Aunty Regina Pilawuk Wilson.

Jessica Rankin debut solo show at Cassandra Bird Gallery
Internationally acclaimed artist Jessica Rankin returns to Sydney for her debut solo show at Cassandra Bird Gallery.

Australian photography showcased at Rencontres D’Arles 2025
PHOTO Australia has partnered with Rencontres D'Arles to bring a focus on regional Australia to the prestigious French festival.

What’s On At Aotearoa Art Fair 2025
The Fair expands its reach with more international exhibitors, an exciting new initiative for emerging artists and a dynamic program.

Neon Parc Now Representing Georgia Morgan
Morgan, a Tamil Australian artist, brings her intimate and innovative multidisciplinary practice to the Melbourne gallery.

Aisha Sherman-Noth Wins Glover Prize 2025
Aisha Sherman-Noth wins the $80,000 Glover Prize 2025, one of Australia's most prestigious landscape art awards.

Sullivan+Strumpf Celebrates 20 years
2025 marks an incredible milestone for Sullivan+Strumpf, as the gallery celebrates 20 years of championing contemporary art.

Auckland Art Gallery acquires major sculpture by Brett Graham
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki has acquired a major sculptural work by Brett Graham, first commissioned for the Venice Biennale.

Visit the Lorne Sculpture Biennale this March
The Lorne Sculpture Biennale returns to the Great Ocean Road this March, with sixteen exceptional artists and sculptors.

Chapel Hill launches $5,000 Horizons Art Prize
Chapel Hill Horizons Art Prize is a new opportunity for South Australian artists launched by the McLaren Vale winery.

N.Smith Gallery now representing Marilyn Russell
The Bidgidal artist has joined the Sydney gallery's roster, with her intricate centuries-old tradition of shellwork.

Meet the Winners of the 2025 Small Works Art Prize
Brunswick Street Gallery has announced teh winners of the 2025 Small Works Art Prize, judged by Emily Sexton of ACMI.

Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art 2025 Finalists Announced
The 34 finalists for the Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art 2025 have been announced, each vying for the $31,000 prize pool.

$20,000 Halloran Contemporary Art Prize Winners Announced
The winners of the acquisitive $20,000 Halloran Contemporary Art Prize have been announced, with Chris Leaver taking out first place.

Jennings Kerr now representing Anna Louise Richardson
Anna Louise Richardson brings her powerful charcoal and graphite works to the acclaimed Southern Highlands gallery.

Victor Wang appointed as new Director of Artspace
Internationally acclaimed curator Victor Wang will lead Artspace as it enters a bold new phase.

2025 finalists announced for $80,000 Glover Prize
The 42 finalists for the prestigious John Glover Art Prize for Tasmanian landscape painting have been announced.

1301SW now representing Simone Griffin
UK-based Australian artist Simone Griffin brings her distinctive dot technique and cultural exploration to the Melbourne gallery.

Wangaratta Art Gallery acquires significant Matthew Harris work
First Nations artist Matthew Harris’ painting Yeddonba joins the Wangaratta Art Gallery’s permanent collection.
