Finalist Announcement | 2026 Fishers’ Ghost Art Award

Congratulations to Christine Druitt Preston, whose work, 'The fair sex - Felicity'2025, has been selected as finalist in the Open Category of the 2026 Fisher's Ghost Art Award.
Congratulations to Christine Druitt Preston, whose work, 'The fair sex - Felicity'2025, has been selected as finalist in the Open Category of the 2026 Fisher's Ghost Art Award.
Christine Druitt-Preston: The fair sex - Felicity, 2025. Stitched Lino block print on Stonehenge ed.3 Editioned Brenda Tye Image Size: 45x100cm. Framed Size: 87x121cm. Photographer: Hi Res Digital Historically women were idealised for the virtues of chastity, modesty, and perfection, while felicity, eloquence and joy were also prized. More recently a belief in the social, economic, and political equality of the sexes saw women valuing qualities of audacity, bravery, and ambition.
Congratulations to Christine Druitt Preston, whose work, The fair sex – Felicity 2025, has been selected as finalist in the Open Category of the 2026 Fisher’s Ghost Art Award.

The Fisher’s Ghost Art Award is an annual art award and exhibition inviting artists to submit works in a variety of artistic categories and mediums. Now in its 64th year, there is over $60,000 in prize money to be won across the categories. In 2026, the celebrated Open Award, which is acquisitive to the Campbelltown City Council Art Collection, is valued at $50,000.

Congratulations to all the 2026 award finalists.

The Fisher’s Ghost Art Award – Prize Announcement will take place on Friday, 30 October 2026, kicking off the annual Fisher’s Ghost Festival.

Exhibition Dates: Saturday 26 September – Friday 4 December 2026.
Campbelltown Arts Centre, One Art Gallery Rd, Campbelltown NSW.

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