Calleen Art Award 2026

The call for entries for the Calleen Art Award 2026 will be opening soon.

The Calleen Art Award is an annual acquisitive painting prize and exhibition. It presents the best of contemporary Australian painting in any style, theme or subject.

The Award was established in 1977 as an acquisitive art prize by Mrs Patricia Fagan OAM to encourage originality, creativity and excellence in the visual arts, and is made possible by the generous support of the Calleen Trust.

The Calleen Art Award 2026 is open to artists across Australia and this year’s award prize is $30,000. The winning artwork will join the Calleen Collection at Cowra Regional Art Gallery.

Since its inception in 1977 by Cowra Art Patron Mrs Patricia Fagan OAM the Calleen Art Award has celebrated contemporary art practices and fostered originality, creativity and excellence in the visual arts.

The exhibition is a must-see opportunity for collectors, art lovers and those with a special interest in contemporary painting. Visitors can vote for their favourite artwork in the People’s Choice, announced at the end of the exhibition.

Email Cassandra.Hard-Lawrie@cowra.nsw.gov.au to find outabout entering theCalleen Art Award.

Exhibition Dates 6 September to 11 October 2026

Enquiries cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au OR (02) 6340 2190