The Adelaide Perry Gallery at PLC Sydney is delighted to announce the 41 outstanding artists selected as finalists in the 2026 Perry Prize for Drawing.
Each year, the Perry Prize recognises excellence in contemporary drawing across Australia, and the 2026 entries once again demonstrated exceptional depth, diversity and technical skill. The selection process was rigorous and highly considered, reflecting the strong field of submissions received.
We extend our sincere thanks to all artists who entered this year’s prize and contributed to another inspiring and competitive exhibition.
Finalists were selected by this year’s judge, Scott Elliot , Assistant Curator of Australian Art at the Art Gallery of New South Wales . It was a privilege to welcome Scott to the Adelaide Perry Gallery, where his meticulous and discerning approach guided the selection of this year’s finalists.
The finalists’ works will be exhibited at the Adelaide Perry Gallery, with the winner of the $25,000 acquisitive Perry Prize announced at the exhibition opening.
Exhibition of Finalists
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Opening and Winner Announcement
Friday 27 February 2026, 7.00 pm -
Exhibition Dates
Weekdays: 8.30 am – 4.00 pm
Saturdays: 11.00 am – 4.00 pm
Until 28 March 2026
Visitors will also have the opportunity to vote for the $2,000 People’s Choice Award during the exhibition.
2026 Perry Prize Finalists
- Ann Arora
- Maree Azzopardi
- Anthony Bartok
- John Bokor
- M Bozzec
- Matt Bromhead
- Jack Buckley
- Peter Burke
- Tom Carment
- Marwa Charmand
- Louisa Chircop
- Sally Clarke
- Edward Essing
- Shannon Field
- Todd Fuller
- Kendal Heyes
- Melinda Hunt
- Eamonn Jackson
- Jennifer Little
- Lily Mae Martin
- Kerry McInnis
- Noel McKenna
- Isobel Rayson
- Lucienne Rickard
- Jacqueline Rose
- Jacqueline Searson
- Jas Shalimar
- Peter Sharp
- Neridah Stockley
- Catherine Tait
- Jayanto Tan
- Wendy Teakel
- Claire Tozer
- Datsun Tran
- Murat Urlali
- Claudio Valenti
- Kate Vassallo
- Craig Waddell
- Paul White
- Aliki Yiorkas
- Paula Zetlein