Toolah, artist assistant and model’, 2026, by Lucy Culliton, oil on canvas, 137x137cm. Sold. Photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales
PRIZE NEWS | Lucy Culliton’s fabulous painting of her ‘studio assistant’ Toolah has won the 2026 Sir John Sulman Prize!
King Street Gallery on William is pleased to congratulate the 2026 Sulman Prize winner, Lucy Culliton, who has taken the prize with her fabulous painting of Toolah, in the studio. Thank you to Del Kathryn Barton, judge, 2026 Sulman Prize.
Artist Statement:
‘This is Toolah. She is one of seven greyhounds (nine dogs in total, all rescued) who live with me at Bibbenluke in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
This chair is Toolah’s favourite spot to sleep while I paint in the studio. I love how she camouflages herself into the upholstery of the chair. At the time, I was painting large Monaro grass paintings in a matching palette, so I had to include one.’ – Lucy Culliton, 2026
Thank you to everyone involved, especially Del Kathryn Barton, the AGNSW Foundation, CCB, Board, those involved in art transport, press, the installation team.
Exhibition Dates: 9 May – 16 August 2026
Location: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Naala Nura building, Lower level 2.
