Entries open 1 August to 3 October 2025
Australia’s most inclusive and exciting contemporary art prize is back, bigger and bolder than ever, running 19 January to 22 March 2026.
Whether you’re an emerging or an established artist, the Wyndham Art Prize (WAP) 2026 invites practitioners across Australia to submit their most powerful, thought-provoking, or unexpected work. With a growing prize pool and expanded categories, this year’s edition celebrates the full spectrum of artistic expression.
The Wyndham Art Prize proudly champions inclusivity and welcomes works in a variety of artforms including painting, sculpture, photography, video, works on paper and digital media.
Held at the newly refurbished Wyndham Art Gallery, the 2026 exhibition will showcase the finalists in a dynamic, high-profile public space.
The gallery is thrilled to announce the judging panel for the 2026 Wyndham Art Prize are acclaimed artist and past WAP winner Camille Hannah, Kendrah Morgan, Head Curator at Heide Museum of Modern Art, and TBC.
Prize pool:
- First Prize: $15,000
- Second Prize: $10,000
- Third Prize: $8,000
- Local Emerging Artist Prize (acquisitive): $5,000
- People’s Choice Award: $2,500
Enquires: wyndhamartprize@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Image: 2023 Wyndham Art Prize winner Arrayah Loynd, Dissociated #1 (diptych) (2023), Archival pigment print on cotton rag. Image courtesy of the artist.
Getting to the gallery
Wyndham Art Gallery is 33km from the Melbourne CBD and 43km from Geelong’s CBD.
By Train
Wyndham Art Gallery is a 10 min walk from Werribee Train Station. Currently the V-line is no longer going through Werribee. The closest V-line station is Wyndham Vale, which is a 12 min drive away.
By Car
Wyndham Art Gallery is situated inside the Wyndham Cultural Centre at 177 Watton Street, Werribee. Parking is available on street , a 3hr lot next door to the Wyndham Cultural Centre and all-day parking at the end of the street