Sydney: Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes, Art Gallery of NSW

The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes delight and surprise audiences every year with the best of contemporary Australian painting and sculpture.
Discover Australia’s Most Prestigious Art Prizes at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes delight and surprise audiences every year with fresh presentations of contemporary Australian painting and sculpture.

At its heart, the Archibald Prize is about storytelling. Who are the people our artists have chosen to paint and what do their portraits reveal to us? In this exhibition, Australian and New Zealand artists use portraiture to share the beauty and complexity of our times.

- The Archibald Prize celebrates the art of portraiture, featuring compelling images of well-known personalities and everyday Australians and New Zealanders.

- The Wynne Prize showcases breathtaking Australian landscapes and striking sculptures.

- The Sulman Prize spotlights imaginative scenes and storytelling through subject and genre painting – judged in 2026 by renowned artist Del Kathryn Barton..

This must-see annual exhibition of finalists and winners has become a fixture in our cultural calendar. A single ticket gives you access to see all three of these prestigious awards.

Also on show:
✔ See inspiring works by young artists aged 5–18 in the Young Archies
✔ Enjoy self-guided family trails designed for kids

Location:
Art Gallery of New South Wales – Naala Nura (original, sandstone building), Lower Level 2
Walkable from Sydney’s CBD and the Royal Botanic Garden.
Make this landmark cultural event part of your Sydney visit.
All public areas inside both buildings can be accessed by ramps and lifts, as well as stairs and elevators.

Ticket provides entry during gallery opening hours .Daily: 10am- 5pm, open late on Wednesdays.

Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.

Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.