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Archibald Prize 2025

23 January to 7 March 2026

Discover the stories and personalities captured in the 2025 Archibald Prize. Australia’s iconic, and sometimes controversial, portrait award brings together artists from across the country and Aotearoa New Zealand.  
 
The exhibition spans well-known public figures, personal relationships and moments of introspection, offering a unique perspective on the people who shape our culture, communities and everyday lives.  
 
Don’t miss this chance to experience one of the country’s most recognisable exhibitions right here in Muswellbrook, with FREE entry.  
 
Archibald Prize 2025 is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition, and the regional tour is supported by major partner Optus. 

Find out more about each of this year’s Archibald Prize finalists here

Up the Garden Path

23 October 2025 to 7 March 2026

Sue Adams, Teresa Byrne, Alison Hodges, Hilary Nicol, Fran Wachtel

Much like the artist communities of Heidelberg School and Hill End, Upper Hunter artists Sue, Teresa, Alison, Hilary, and Fran have been drawn together by a mutual love of art, wine, fine food, and gardening. Having lamented the lack of time dedicated to their practice, the women began to meet regularly, usually in one another’s gardens, to paint, draw and share a meal together.

To further enhance their commitment, the exhibition ‘Up the Garden Path’ was born, a collection of drawings, paintings, and pastels inspired by a mutual passion for the botanical.

Young Archie Muswellbrook 

23 January to 23 May 2026

As part of the Archibald Prize 2025 exhibition at Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, the Young Archie Muswellbrook competition invites children and young people aged 5 to 18 to create a portrait of someone special to them. A selection of finalists chosen from submissions are displayed in the gallery with winners announced at the Archibald Prize launch event.