Hornsby’s arts community is continuing to flourish in 2026, with both the Hornsby Art Prize and Remagine Art Prize drawing artists and audiences from across Australia.
Entries for the 2026 Hornsby Art Prize open on Monday, 15th June. Presented by Hornsby Shire Council alongside Hornsby Art Society, the competition offers a $23,000 prize pool across painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and sculpture, including a $10,000 overall winner’s prize.
Artists Guido Maestri and Mirra Whale have been appointed judges for this year’s program, which Mayor Warren Waddell said continues to connect the community with contemporary Australian art while supporting local creatives.
Entries close on Thursday, 20th August, with selected finalists to feature in a public exhibition at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre from 16th October to 1st November 2026.
While preparations begin for the Hornsby Art Prize later this year, the 2026 Remagine Art Prize is already encouraging audiences to reflect on sustainability and consumer culture through contemporary art.
Hosted by Hornsby Shire Council in partnership with Hornsby Art Society, this year’s theme, “Built to Expire,” explored waste, overconsumption, and the lifespan of everyday objects.
The $5,000 first prize went to Glenhaven ceramic artist Maree Louise MacDermid for NVR ENF (Never Enough). Other award recipients included West Ryde’s Karen Coull, Dulwich Hill artist Madi Feist, Hornsby local Patrick Heuzenroder, and Gordon resident Adelina Pochueva.
The Remagine Art Prize finalist exhibition remained open on display at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre until Sunday, 31st May 2026.