3 Award Winners and 11 Finalists Selected for the 2026 Mosman Youth Art Prize

Amanda Chen
Apr 23
2 min read

Updated: May 10

We have received wonderful news from many parents — 14 middle school students have been shortlisted for the Mosman Youth Art Prize 2026.

The selected works span a wide range of styles, themes, and mediums, including watercolor, oil painting, and anime, showcasing the diverse creativity and unique individuality of Welight students.

Congratulations in advance to all the shortlisted students! The full list is still being compiled, and your artworks will be exhibited to the public at the beautiful and historic Mosman Art Gallery.

Established in 1947, the Mosman Art Prize is one of Australia’s longest-running and most respected local government art awards. The youth division continues to nurture the next generation of artists, attracting hundreds of submissions across diverse media including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, video, printmaking, and ceramics.

We are immensely proud of our students for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Australian art community. Their dedication, creativity, and artistic vision exemplify the core values we foster at Welight.

Congratulations to all selected artists — your success is a testament to your talent and hard work.