Congratulations to Wendy SHARPE and Adriane STRAMPP, who have been selected as finalists in the 2026 Ravenswood Art Prize, which happens to be the prizes’ 10th anniversary.
The Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is categorised as the highest-value art prize for women in Australia with $58,000 in prize money available across Professional Artist, Emerging Artist and Indigenous Emerging Artist categories – plus a People’s Choice Award and Highly Commended Awards.
Exhibition Dates: Saturday 16 May to Sunday 31 May 2026
Where: Ravenswood School for Girls, Gordon, Centenary Centre, Gate 3, 10 Henry St, Gordon, NSW.
Open: Thursdays to Sundays 10.00am to 4.00pm. Entry is free.
Winners of the 2026 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize will be announced at the Opening Night (proudly presented by Taylor) on 15 May 2026 at Ravenswood School for Girls, 10 Henry Street, Gordon, NSW. Located 500 metres from Gordon train station and Public Bus interchange. Street parking is available.
About the Prize:
Established in 2017 to advance art and opportunity for emerging and established women artists in Australia, entries to the Art Prize have grown exponentially each year.
There are three prize categories:
- Professional Artist Prize of $35,000
- Emerging Artist Prize of $7,500 (supported by The Reed Family Foundation).
- Indigenous Emerging Artist Prize of $7,500 (supported by the Guardian and Scarborough Foundation)
There is also a People’s Choice Award of $2,000 (supported by Edwina Palmer) plus a Derivan art pack valued at $500 and six Highly Commended Awards (two for each category) of $1,000 each (supported by Community Bank Lindfield) will also be awarded.
