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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.
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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.