Bald Archy Prize Exhibition 2026 - Coffs Harbour

Our 30th year, featuring everyone from Barnaby to Bob Irwin, 2026 is officially our biggest yet.

The Bald Archy is an Australian art prize, which parodies the prestigious portraiture award, the Archibald Prize is back.

With cartoons or humorous works making fun of Australian celebrities.

The Bald Archy Prize - Australia's premier satirical art prize is judged by Professor Maude Cockatoo the world's only avian art critic.

It celebrates the lighter side of art and the larrikin Australian spirit portraits that will make you think make you talk and most of all make you laugh.

Winning subjects have included Kerry Packer Shane Warne John Howard Pauline Hanson Dame Edna and myriad other Australian icons.

2026 Tour

Canberra
Canberra Potters | Watson Art Centre
1 Aspinall Street, Watson ACT
12 February - 15 March 2026

canberrapotters.com.au

Mansfield
101 High Street, Mansfield VIC
March 21 - April 19 2026

artsmansfield.com.au

Coffs Harbour
The National Cartoon Gallery
1 John Champion Way, Coffs Harbour NSW
25 April - 24 May 2026

nationalcartoongallery.com.au

Brewarrina
Brewarrina Visitor Information and Exhibition Centre
57 Bathurst Street, Brewarrina NSW
30 May - 28 June 2026

visitbrewarrina.com.au

Holbrook
Holbrook Shire Hall
40 Young St, Holbrook NSW
4 July - 2 August 2026

facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Holbrook-Australia

Deniliquin
Peppin Heritage Centre
295 George St, Deniliquin NSW
8 August - 6 September 2026

visitdeni.com

Corowa
Arts Space
100 Edward Street, Corowa NSW
12 September - 11 October 2026

federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au

Violet Town
Violet Town Community Hall
36 Cowslip Street, Violet Town, 3669
17 October - 15 November 2026

sovamp.com

Wagga Wagga
Museum of the Riverina - Historic Council Chambers
243 Baylis St, Wagga Wagga NSW
19 December - TBD

museumriverina.com.au

Book via Nationalcartoongallery.au



Time: 10am - 4.00pm



 National Cartoon Gallery View Venue
 1 John Champion Way Coffs Harbour New South Wales 2450 Map

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