Glover Prize 2027: A$80,000 International Tasmanian Landscape Painting Award
Australia's John Glover Society is accepting worldwide entries to the Glover Prize 2027, recognizing contemporary paintings of the Tasmanian landscape, including seascapes and cityscapes.
Eligibility
Artists anywhere in the world can enter. Works must be original paintings of Tasmania created within the previous 12 months, not previously exhibited or entered in another competition. Photography, film, purely digital art without painterly qualities and works using AI tools are excluded.
Work and key dates
The deadline is January 22, 2027, at 6 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time. Finalists are announced February 5 and the winner March 5. The finalist exhibition runs March 6–14 in Evandale, Tasmania.
Awards and costs
The winner receives A$80,000 plus a bronze maquette, and the prize is acquisitive: the winning artwork becomes the organizer's property. Other awards include A$3,000 People's Choice and A$500 each for Hangers' and Children's Choice. Entry costs A$40 per artwork.
Submission and important terms
Apply online with a JPEG photo up to 5 MB, artist statement of no more than 200 words and CV no longer than one A4 page. Work must fit within 190 × 190 cm including frame. Finalists must deliver the actual work by February 26 at their own freight and insurance expense.
Organizer and official call
Information notice
This article is an edited, translated summary of an external organizer's call. Eligibility, deadlines, prizes, intellectual-property terms and costs may change. Always consult the organizer's latest rules before applying, paying or shipping work. The official call takes precedence.