Did you know that Lane Cove has a very active arts community? Not many suburbs have their own art gallery!! In addition to Gallery Lane Cove, there is the Lane Cove Art Society. But wait, there’s more. You can display your artistic talents by entering the 2026 Lane Cove Art Award.
The Lane Cove Art Award is supported by Lane Cove Council, Lane Cove Art Society and Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios. The Award was inspired by Society founders and outstanding Australian artists and local residents Lloyd Rees and Guy Warren.
Lane Cove Art Prize
The Lane Cove Art Award started in 1965. It is an acquisitive award with several other prizes on offer.
📆 Key Dates at a Glance
Entries Open
Monday 22 June 2026
Entries Close
Sunday 2 August 2026
11:59 pm
Finalists Notified
Friday 21 August 2026
Artwork Delivery to Gallery
Saturday 12 September 2026
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Exhibition Open to the Public
Wednesday 16 September – Saturday 3 October 2026
⭐ Opening Event & Awards Presentation
Friday 18 September 2026
Evening
You can enter the Lane Cove Art Award via this link.
Prizes
🏆 Prizes
Winner — Acquisitive
Lane Cove Art Prize
$15,000
Supported by Lane Cove Council
Sponsored Prize
Hyecorp Property Prize
$2,000
Sponsored by Hyecorp Property Group
Commended Work
Centrehouse Inc. Prize
$1,000
Sponsored by Centrehouse Inc.
ℹ️ The Hyecorp Property Prize is open only to Lane Cove Art Society members and/or Lane Cove residents.
Lane Cove Art Society
The aim of the Lane Cove Art Society is to encourage, recognise and reward artistic talent in the community. They warmly welcome new members – all you need to have is an interest in art.
The Lane Cove Art Society meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except January and December). The meetings open at 7:00 p.m., and there is time to meet and talk before the meeting gets underway.
At each meeting, a well-known artist or guest speaker gives a demonstration or talk. Anyone interested in art is welcome to attend. The demonstration commences at about 7:30 p.m. and lasts up to 90 minutes.
Meetings are held at the LANE COVE SPORTING CLUB aka ‘THE DIDDY’. Corner Kenneth Street and River Road, Longueville
The Lane Cove Art Society also holds two exhibitions yearly as well as workshops, visits to galleries or artists’ studios, and mini-exhibitions for members.
Lane Cove Art Society Contact Details
Website: lanecoveartsociety.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @lanecoveartsociety
Exhibition Contact Details and Hours
Address: 164 Longueville Road NSW (opposite the Library)
Phone: 9428 4898
Website: www.gallerylanecove.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @gallerylanecove
Opening Hours: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday – Saturday and 10.00 to 2.30 pm
Exhibition Opens: 16 September 2026
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