The Facts
On October 21, 2026, the Art Gallery of New South Wales announced the winners of the 28th Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship. Established in 1999, the scholarship received a record 239 entries this year. Jack Hardy, 26, of Brisbane, won the $50,000 major prize and a three-month residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris. Five other artists each received $10,000 and a two-week residency at Shark Island Kangaroo Valley. The exhibition of finalists is on view at the Brett Whiteley Studio until November 22, 2026.
The Signal
The record entries highlight the scholarship's growing prestige and its role in supporting emerging Australian painters. The combination of cash prizes and residencies offers significant career momentum. Judge Jenny Watson noted the high quality of entries, affirming the vitality of painting in Australia. The scholarship remains a key platform for nurturing new talent.
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- Artists: Jack Hardy, Holly Anderson, Martina Clarke, Savannah Jarvis, Natasha Jol, Conor Knight, Charley Barnes, Mia Boe, Noah Joe Draper, Chloe Hooper, Camille Olsen-Ormandy, Jezmina Strike, Jenny Watson
- People: Maud Page, Jenny Watson, Beryl Whiteley, Brett Whiteley
- Museums: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Brett Whiteley Studio
- Locations: Sydney, Paris, Kangaroo Valley
- Prices: $50,000, $10,000, $1,000
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