Hadley’s Art Prize 2025

Congratulations Harrison Bowe

Despard Gallery is proud to announce Harrison Bowe has been selected as finalists in this years Hadley’s Art Prize. This is Bowe’s third time being selected as a  finalist, with his unique contribution to the contemporary landscape genre. 

The Hadley’s Art Prize Hobart is one of the richest landscape art prizes in Australia, with an acquisitive prize of $100,000. The annual prize is awarded to a contemporary artist for the best portrayal of the Australian landscape. The prize is sponsored by the owner of Hadley’s Orient Hotel, Don Neil who dreamt up the idea of the prize on the 90th anniversary of the first art exhibition held at Hadley’s Orient Hotel. The Hadley’s Art Prize brings art back to the historic walls of Hadley’s Orient Hotel and celebrates the work of contemporary Australian landscape artists. The prize exposes artists to new audiences and enables emerging artists to be shown alongside established artists.

The winner will be announced at the opening of the exhibition finalists’ works hosted by the Hadley’s Orient Hotel, Hobart, on Friday 28 August.  Exhibition runs from 29 – 21 September 2025.

Harrison Bowe will be hosting his third solo exhibitions with Despard Gallery, opening in November 2025. Register your interest to relieve a preview catalogue in the lead up to the exhibition.

Click here to register your interest for Harrison Bowe.

Harrison Bowe