The Art Space
2026 Macquarie Group Emerging Artist Prize
The 2026 Macquarie Group Emerging Artist Prize exhibition will open on 28 August at The Art Space.
The Macquarie Group Collection has been supporting emerging Australian artists for more than 35 years. The annual Emerging Artist Prize supports a new generation of Australian visual artists, who enter an original work that reflects the Collection’s theme, The Land and Its Psyche.
Hosted on level 2 of ILUMINA, the exhibition is open from 28 August 2026 – 29 January 2027, from 10am – 5pm.
Access is via level 1 reception.
About
The Art Space supports emerging Australian artists and new knowledge around contemporary Australian art. Located on Level 2 of 1 Elizabeth, the gallery stages exhibitions and events organised by the Macquarie Group Collection, Macquarie businesses, and external stakeholders such as artists, curators and not for profit organisations.
The Macquarie Group Collection is committed to supporting the practice and early careers of Australian visual artists. The Art Space provides a platform for emerging artists for the exhibition of their work, public programming, attraction of new audiences and economic support through sales of their art.
Queries can be directed to art@macquarie.com
The gallery opening hours:
10am-5pm Monday to Friday,
Entry is free of charge.
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We acknowledge the Traditional custodians of this land, the Gadigal, and pay respects to their spiritual and physical connection to Country and continuous living culture.