Organizer Information
The Glover Prize, Australia's most prestigious award for contemporary landscape painting, is an annual acquisitive prize inaugurated in 2004 by the John Glover Society Inc. and dedicated to the best depiction of the Tasmanian landscape (broadly defined to include seascapes and cityscapes). The John Glover Society Inc. was established in 1996 in Evandale, Tasmania, to celebrate and preserve the legacy of John Glover (1767–1849), one of the most influential landscape artists in Australian colonial history. The Society’s mission is centered on promoting contemporary landscape painting and fostering a deeper public appreciation for the unique environment of Tasmania. As a custodian of heritage and a driver of modern art, the Society has successfully positioned the Glover Prize as a landmark event in the Australian cultural calendar—now attracting hundreds of entries annually from artists worldwide, with the winner receiving $80,000 plus a bronze maquette of John Glover (valued at $5,000), alongside additional awards such as People's Choice ($3,000), Children's Choice ($500), and Hanger's Choice ($500).
Title & Description
The 2026 Glover Prize
The Glover Prize is widely recognized as Australia’s most prestigious Award/Prize for contemporary landscape Painting. This annual Competition invites artists to provide a fresh, modern interpretation of the Tasmanian landscape. The theme focuses on the landscapes of Tasmania, though the term is interpreted in its broadest sense; entries can encompass seascapes, cityscapes, or abstract reflections on the Tasmanian environment. The primary goal of the Project is to stimulate meaningful conversations about the possibilities and meanings of "landscape" in a modern context. Selected finalists will have their work showcased in a major Exhibition in the historic village of Evandale, offering immense visibility and a chance to win one of the most significant cash prizes in the southern hemisphere.
Categories
The opportunity is strictly focused on the following discipline:
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Painting: This is understood broadly to include any two-dimensional medium. This includes oils, acrylics, watercolors, and mixed media.
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Exclusions: Please note that photography, film, and purely digitally rendered works without a painterly element are excluded from this Competition.
Eligibility
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International: Open to local, interstate, and international artists from anywhere in the world.
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Age: Participants must be over the age of 18.
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Career Stage: Open to both professional and Emerging Artists.
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Work Requirements: Artworks must have been completed within the 12 months prior to the entry deadline and must not have been previously exhibited or entered into any other Competition.
Program Benefits & Awards
The Glover Prize offers one of the most substantial financial Fund packages in the arts:
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The Glover Prize (Main Award): An acquisitive Award/Prize of $80,000 AUD cash, plus a bronze maquette of John Glover valued at $5,000.
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People’s Choice Award: A non-acquisitive prize of $3,000 AUD.
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Children’s Choice Award: A reward of $500 AUD.
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Hanger’s Choice Award: A reward of $500 AUD.
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Exhibition: 42 finalists are selected for a professional Exhibition at the Falls Park Pavilion in Evandale, Tasmania.
Application Fee
The entry fee is $40.00 AUD (GST-free) per entry.
Application Requirements
Submissions must be made electronically and include:
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Personal Info: Full contact details and artistic background.
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CV: A professional curriculum vitae (maximum one A4 page).
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Portfolio: A high-resolution digital image of the entry (JPEG format, max 5MB).
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Artist Statement: A text of no more than 200 words describing the inspiration and concept behind the work.
How to Apply?
Online ApplicationKey Dates
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Application Deadline: 23 January 2026
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Finalist Notification: 6 February 2026
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Winner Announcement: 6 March 2026
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Exhibition Period: March 7 – March 15, 2026.
Location
Evandale, Tasmania, Australia.
Additional Details
The main prize is acquisitive, meaning the winning work becomes part of the permanent John Glover Society collection. All other exhibited works are for sale, and the Society takes a 30% commission on any sales made during the Exhibition. Finalists are responsible for all Shipping Cost and insurance during transit to and from Tasmania. Works must be suitably framed and ready for hanging with flat D-rings.