Vincent Lingiari Art Award 2026

Desart and the Central Land Council are proud to present the fourth Vincent Lingiari Art Award, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976 with the theme Our Country, Our Culture: 50 Years of Land Rights.

Curated by Kelli Cole (Luritja, Warumungu), this prestigious exhibition offers three prizes:

• Vincent Lingiari Art Award, $10,000
• Vincent Lingiari CLC Delegates Choice Award, $2000
• Desart People’s Choice Award, $2000

Entries close on Friday, 17 April 2026.

For further information and to apply, contact your local art centre, call Desart on 08 8953 4736 or email vlaa@desart.com.au

The exhibition will run from Monday 17 August to Sunday 18 October 2026 at the Araluen Arts Centre in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. Winners will be announced on Thursday, 10 September, at the Desert Mob 2026 opening celebration.