Adam Mandarano Wins 2026 Burwood Art Prize
Adam Mandarano, an artist from Sydney, has been awarded the $20,000 acquisitive prize for his self-portrait titled Painting in the Park at the 2026 Burwood Art Prize. This piece, created using acrylic on cardboard, features Mandarano wearing his Studio A uniform. As a founding member of Studio A, he is dedicated to assisting artists with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, Tresor Murace earned a Highly Commended for Nonna’s Cabinet, while Emmalee Ford secured the $2,500 Local Prize for her work, Retextured adventures in Chinatown.
Key facts
- Adam Mandarano won the $20,000 acquisitive prize at the 2026 Burwood Art Prize.
- The winning work is a self-portrait titled Painting in the Park.
- Mandarano is a founding member of Studio A, which supports artists with intellectual disability.
- The painting depicts Mandarano in his Studio A outfit.
- Tresor Murace was Highly Commended for Nonna’s Cabinet.
- Emmalee Ford won the $2,500 Local Prize for Retextured adventures in Chinatown.
- The prize is acquisitive, meaning the work becomes part of the collection.
- The Burwood Art Prize is organized by Burwood Council.
Entities
Artists
- Adam Mandarano
- Tresor Murace
- Emmalee Ford
Institutions
- Studio A
- Burwood Art Prize
- Burwood Council
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia
- Burwood
- New South Wales