TAS ART & Youth TASART 2026

Next date: Saturday, 10 October 2026 | 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Now in its 48th year, the Burnie Coastal Art Group's prestigious TASART Prize and Exhibition returns bigger than ever at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery.

Showcasing the incredible depth of artistic talent from across the state, TASART invites Tasmanian residents to enter one of Tasmania's longest-running and most celebrated art awards.

With cash prizes totalling more than $20,000 this landmark exhibition promises an exciting mix of emerging and established artists working across a wide range of styles and mediums. 

Don't miss your change to be part of this vibrant celebration of Tasmanian creativity.

TASART  Key dates:

• Entries close:  12 midnight, Friday 21 August 2026

• Shortlist selection announced and artists advised to prepare to deliver works: Friday 04 September 2026

• Works to be delivered to Burnie Arts:  Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September 2026, 10am-4pm

• Installation: Monday 28 September – Friday 09 October 2026

• TASART exhibition opening: Friday 09 October 2026, 5.30pm onwards

• TASART Youth exhibition opening: Friday 23 October 2026, 5.30pm onwards

• Exhibition duration:  Saturday 10 October – Saturday 05 December 2026  (8 weeks)

• Exhibition concludes: Saturday 05 December 2026

• Artworks collected by acquisitors and artists from Burnie Arts: Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December 2026, 10am-4pm

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Image Credit:  ‘Akin’ by Anna Hamnes, winner of the Steve and Eva Kons Icon award 2025

 

 

 

When

Location

Burnie Regional Gallery, Burnie Arts Centre, 77-79 Wilmot st, Burnie, 7320, View Map and directions