John Glover Art Prize Announces 42 Finalists for 2026 Exhibition
The John Glover Art Prize has selected 42 finalists for its 2026 edition. The chosen works will be shown at the Glover Prize Exhibition in the Falls Park Pavilion in Evandale, Tasmania, during the March long weekend. This award, honoring colonial painter John Glover, is a prominent Australian landscape painting competition open to international artists. It aims to encourage diverse interpretations of Tasmania's environment through painting. The main prize is an acquisitive award worth $80,000, and additional non-acquisitive awards are also offered. The exhibition seeks to foster dialogue about landscape art and showcase contemporary approaches to depicting Tasmania.
Key facts
- 42 finalists selected for the 2026 John Glover Art Prize
- Exhibition to be held at Falls Park Pavilion in Evandale, Tasmania during March long weekend
- Prize honors colonial artist John Glover and focuses on interpretations of Tasmanian landscape
- Main acquisitive award valued at $80,000, with additional non-acquisitive awards available
- Open to artists worldwide, aiming to promote discussion about landscape painting and Tasmania
Entities
Artists
- John Glover
- Peter Corlett
Institutions
- John Glover Society
Locations
- Tasmania
- Evandale
- Australia