Harden Art Prize

Details

Harden Art Prize is an acquisitive landscape painting prize. Cityscapes and seascapes are acceptable within the broad definition of landscape.

Prizes

Major prize $15,000 acquisitive. $1,000 People’s Choice Award.

Theme

Artwork painting depicting a landscape, original work of the artist, executed entirely in the 12 months prior to entry closing date, not exhibited previously in any other art prize or award.

Size

No more than 150cm x 150cm.

Image Upload

Image file of artwork must be no bigger than 5Mb and must be in jpg format.

Delivery

Shortlisted artists will be advised of delivery instructions.

Entry Fee

$40 per artwork, non-refundable. Entry fee must be paid at time of entry.

Key Dates

October 11, 2025 – Saturday – Entries Open

March 01, 2026 – Monday – Entries Close​

April 18, 2026 – Saturday – Exhibition Opening

April 18, 2026 – Saturday – Opening Ceremony
– 3pm to 5pm – Entry Fee by Donation

April 26, 2026 – Sunday – Exhibition Final Day

Origins

The Harden Art Prize is in its third year and has gained a following across Australia after its successful inaugural event held in Harden Murrumburrah in 2022.

The organization responsible for the presentation of the event is Harden Art Prize Incorporated (a community committee) which evolved from an initiative of dual sponsors Harden Murrumburrah Community Bank and the Geoffrey Kruger Trust.

The event aims to promote Harden-Murrumburrah to the arts community of Australia and to encourage visitors to our region to view the exhibition of work by the finalists.

The exhibition is staged in autumn which is a glorious time to promote tourism to the area and to boost the economy of our small regional community.

The Art Prize aims to promote cultural awareness in the district and will grow a quality art collection over the coming years contributing to the expansion and development of the arts scene in Australia.