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2026 Art Unlimited Exhibition

Recognised as one of regional Australia’s most acclaimed and exciting art competitions, Art Unlimited showcases outstanding artworks, photography and ceramics from talented artists across the nation, competing for over $11,000 in prize money.

 

Art Unlimited 2026 will be held in Dunedoo across two weekends, 20–21 and 27–28 June, showcasing exceptional works across multiple artistic disciplines. With over $11,000 in prize money on offer and the opportunity to exhibit in a professionally curated setting, Art Unlimited provides a significant platform for both emerging and established artists.

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2026 Winners

Peabody Wilpinjong Prize for Hanging Art - Catherine Jones, Dubbo - Holding Space

 Highly Commended:

David Charles, Copacabana - Country Dreaming - Guerie

Katharine Charles, Copacabana - Red-Tailed Elegance

Katherine Charlton, Parkes - Corellas

 

ACEREZ Prize for Photography - Mal Carnegie, Lake Cowal - Nested Network

Highly Commended:

David Henderson, Guyra - Still Life

Jason Mcdonald, Mudgee - You’ve Gotta Crane Your Neck to See Them Now

Jude Morrell, Dubbo - Imaginings

 

Acen Australia Prize for Ceramics – Moraig McKenna, Gundaroo – Under My Skin II

Highly Commended:

Reanne O’Rourke, Gulgong - Natives on Show

John Tuckwell, Bellingen - A Collection of Words

Peter Wilson, Bathurst - Facetted Vase

  

ABC Western Plains Prize - Joy McAllister, Dubbo - No Mail

Deutscher Contracting Packing Room Prize - Merren Charnley, Dubbo - Sapphire Echoes

The Janace Holmes Family Memorial Prize - Joy McAllister, Dubbo - Bannaby Shearing Shed

Art Unlimited People’s Choice Prize - TBC

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