R & M McGivern Art Prize

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Applications close
25 June 2026
Announced
1 September 2026
Prize money
AUD $51,000
Location
VIC, Australia
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R & M McGivern Art Prize

The R & M McGivern Prize was established by the will of the late Muriel Evelyn McGivern, a local resident and artist of Maroondah, as a legacy of Muriel’s support of the arts in Maroondah.

The Prize is awarded every three years by the Trustee for outstanding, original artwork in the medium of painting in oil and watercolour (including gouache).

  • In 2025/26 the R & M McGivern Prize will make two awards of $25,000.
  • $1,000 non-acquisitive People’s Choice Prize awarded by Maroondah City Council

The R & M McGivern Prize is an acquisitive award and the winning artworks will become the property of the Maroondah City Council Art Collection.

The Prize aims to promote artistic excellence in painting and build a high-quality collection for the Maroondah region.

Venue: ArtSpace Realm and Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery, 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood VIC 3134

Contact: For more information call Gareth Syvret gallery@maroondah.vic.gov.au

Summary
Application dates
30 January 2026 - 25 June 2026
Exhibition dates
16 November 2026 - 24 January 2027
Finalists notified
6 August 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Biennial - Even Years
Judges
Dr Paola Balla; Dr Rebecca Coates; Quentin Sprague
Prize genre
Painting
Location
ArtSpace Realm and Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery.
VIC
Australia
Prizes
AUD $51,000
Fees
There is a $30 entry fee.
Last updated
24 April 2026
Prior Winners
2016: Rose Nolan - Winner ($25,000)