Abbotsleigh Grace Cossington Smith art award 2026

The Abbotsleigh Grace Cossington Smith art award presents 52 works by leading and emerging artists from across Australia. The theme of the award is ‘Making Connections’, inspired by the work of Abbotsleigh Old Girl and artist Grace Cossington Smith who made connections with her changing world through her drawing and painting.

This theme encapsulates the essence of art and the human experience. Each artist featured in this exhibition possesses a distinctive way of seeing the world, selecting thought-provoking aspects of their experiences to share and inviting us to connect with their unique visions. This year’s award recipients are:

• Michael Lindeman — The Abbotsleigh Grace Cossington Smith art award, $25,000 acquisitive.
• Frankie L. Abroon — The Abbotsleigh Grace Cossington Smith early career artist award, $5,000 non acquisitive.
• Clare Brodie — The Abbotsleigh Grace Cossington Smith local artist award, $5,000 non acquisitive and
• Adam Norton — The opportunity to collaborate with 3:33 Art Projects