Harden Art Prize

The Harden Art Prize is a prestigious national acquisitive award recognising excellence in Australian landscape painting. Open to artists across the country, the Harden Art Prize offers $15,000 in prize money and the opportunity for national exposure. Accepted mediums include watercolour, acrylic, and oils. Finalists’ works will be exhibited in Harden–Murrumburrah, NSW, from 18–26 April 2026, where winners will be announced. 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.