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.
Prizes
First Prize: $20,000 acquisitive
Second Prize: $2000
Peoples Choice: $1000
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 16th March
Entries Close Monday 8th June
Finalist notification by Friday 26th June
Artworks Due by Friday 24th July
Opening Friday 31st July
Exhibition Dates 31st July to 25th 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 Raylee J Hart & the Hart family in honour of Pro Hart.
Frequently asked questions:
When will the prizes be announced?
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.
Who is the judge this year?
When is the Exhibition Open to the public?
The exhibition will run from the 31st July 2026 to 25th October 2026.
Do I need to book a time to visit the Gallery?
No, You can visit the Pro Hart Outback Art Prize during regular opening hours without a ticket.
Any other questions?
Contact us here or via phone (08 8080 3444) Monday - Friday.