2026 Napier Waller Art Prize
Content advice
This exhibition contains distressing material, including references to suicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, confronting language and images which some people may find challenging and disturbing.
The views and statements provided by the artists are theirs alone.
Viewer discretion is recommended.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this exhibition contains images and names of people who have died.
The Napier Waller Art Prize encourages artistic excellence and raises awareness of the experiences and talent of service personnel.
An exhibition of the 17 works highly commended by the judging panel is on display at the Memorial.
Temporary exhibition | 25 September 2026 to 14 February 2027
Level 1 | Special Exhibition Gallery
From the Main Entrance Foyer, take the stairs or lift to Level 1 to the western side of the building.
Napier Waller Art Prize Winner 2026
Ron Bradfield Jnr
Who We Forget
2026
pearl shell (guwan), baler shell (ambool), karri, jarrah and she-oak recycled timber, grasstree (balga) resin, ground red, yellow, black and white ochre, PVA glue solution, hessian ribbons and thread
32 x 12.5 cm
This online exhibition presents the shortlist of 29 works selected by curators at the Australian War Memorial. All shortlisted artists are eligible for the People’s Choice Award, featuring a cash prize of $5,000.
