The Mosman Art Prize stands as Australia’s longest-running and most prestigious municipal art award. Established in 1947, this highly regarded prize not only celebrates artistic excellence but also serves as the cornerstone of the Mosman Art Collection—a significant and historic compilation that offers a comprehensive survey of Australian painting over the decades. With an acquisitive award of $70,000, generously sponsored by Mosman Council, the Prize attracts the nation’s top artistic talents.

Winning the Mosman Art Prize is a coveted achievement, and the list of past winners reads like a who’s who of Australian art. Esteemed artists such as Grace Cossington Smith, Nancy Borlase, Lloyd Rees, Guy Warren, Margo Lewers, Jenny Sages, Noel McKenna, Cressida Campbell, Jumaadi, Elisabeth Cummings, Adam Cullen, Jasper Knight, Guan Wei, Natasha Walsh, and Michael Zavros have all been honored with this prestigious accolade, contributing to a legacy that continues to shape the narrative of Australian art.

M+M Architects had the pleasure of viewing the brilliant display of art at the Mosman Art Gallery.

The winners this year (in order of images) were:

Winner Mosman Art Prize
Gemma Smith, Pollen Prism, synthetic polymer paint on linen

Margaret Olley Commendation Award
Khaled Sabsabi, Popaganda (partA + partB), 32 paintings, acrylic, watercolour and gouache on dye diffusion thermal transfer prints

Alan Gamble Award (for the built environment)
Nick Santoro, 5G Panel, synthetic polymer paint on board and aluminium

Guy Warren Emerging Artist Award
Jacquie Meng, playing pool, oil on canvas