Pro Hart Outback Art Prize

2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize

The Pro Hart Outback Art Prize is Broken Hill City Art Gallery’s largest and most anticipated exhibition of the year. This national acquisitive art prize invites artists from across Australia to reflect the spirit, beauty, and complexity of the outback through diverse mediums - from painting and sculpture to photography, installation, and digital works.

2026 Prizes

First Prize: $20,000 acquisitive - Lucas Guilbert, Ignifolia, Eucalyptus Caesia (Silver Princess) & Mild Steel, 2025, 650 × 400 × 100 mm.

Second Prize: $2000 - Maurizio Paul Hirmer, Plumage: Kalthi – Emu, Couture Garment and Wall-Based Textile Artwork, 2026, 960 × 1400 × 100 mm.

Peoples Choice: $1000 (Voting open)

2026 Exhibition Catalogue

The 2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize Exhibition Catalogue features all 50 finalist artworks, artist statements and insights into this year's exhibition.

Available as:

Printed edition – purchase from the Gallery or online with Australia-wide delivery.
Digital edition – download instantly to read on your computer, tablet or mobile device.

View or purchase the 2026 Exhibition Catalogue →

Explore the 2026 Finalist Artworks

Browse all 50 finalist artworks from the 2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize in our online gallery.

Each artwork includes the artist's name, title, medium, dimensions and price.

All artworks are available for purchase, subject to availability. If you're interested in purchasing a work, please contact the Gallery. While we make every effort to keep this page up to date, some artworks may have sold before the website is updated.

Browse the 2026 Finalist Artworks →

2026 Finalists

Julianne Ross Allcorn – NSW
Felicity Barnett Hollingbery – VIC
Clark Barrett – Broken Hill
Lyn Bartolo – QLD
Mandy Beebe – QLD
Aurelie Beeston – QLD
Anna Betts – NSW
Jo Boake – NSW
Neil Boyack – VIC
Cameron Brooke – TAS
Beate Brooks Tracy – NSW
Jules Bulleid – WA
Trudy Clutterbok – VIC
Justine Cogan – NSW
Kylie Daniel – QLD
Anita Denholm – TAS
Mark Eggleston – NSW
Lucas Guilbert – VIC
Ally Harris – SA
Denis Harrold – QLD
Michelle Hazelton – NSW
Maurizio Paul Hirmer – NSW
Mathew Hunt – SA
Margie Kristofich – WA
Helene Leane – NSW
Rachel Lucas – NSW
Pauline Mathick – VIC
Deb Michell-Smith – NSW
Ian Moule – NSW
John Murray – NSW
John Neylon – SA
Nick Offer – ACT
Jim Paterson – Broken Hill
Lori Pensini – WA
Kim Power – VIC
Jarrod Prince – Broken Hill
Dirk Romeyn – Broken Hill
Hans Romeyn – NSW
Tricia Ross – SA
Marie Schmitt – NSW
Karen Scifleet – Broken Hill
Rhondda Scott – QLD
Joshua Shrubb – NSW
Justine Taylor – NSW
Vikki Turton – VIC
Hilary Warren – ACT
Greg Wellington – Broken Hill
Amanda Western – VIC
Katrina Wheaton – VIC
Christine Wrest-Smith – VIC

2026 DATES

Call for Entries Monday 16^th March
Entries Close Monday 8th June
Finalist notification by Friday 26^th June
Artworks Due by Friday 24^th July
Opening Friday 31^st July
Exhibition Dates 31^st July to 25^th October

The Pro Hart Outback Art Prize is an acquisitive competition showcasing work in any media which reflects the spirit and diversity of the Australian Outback.

The prize consists of an Acquisitive First Prize, a Non-Acquisitive Second Prize and a People’s Choice Award with a total prize pool of $23,000.

PHOAP recognises the continued support and contribution to the arts by the Hart family. Pro Hart and his oeuvre are synonymous with Broken Hill’s fascinating history and reputation as a regional artistic hub. PHOAP recognises this contribution.

The prize is made possible with the generous support of the Hart family in honour of Pro Hart.

Frequently asked questions:

When will the prizes be announced?

Friday 31st July, 2026.

Where can I watch the Prize Announcements?

The event will take place at the Broken Hill City Art Gallery, Friday 31st July with doors opening at 6pm.

The Gallery will share the wining artworks on their Social Media accounts, once the announcement has been made.

Will you send me a reminder about the event?

Gallery members and finalists will receive a formal invitation to the opening event. Everyone is welcome to attend, so please keep an eye on our social media channels for updates.