2026 Bald Archy Prize

13 February 2026 – 15 March 2026

Australia’s premier satirical art prize, the Bald Archy Prize, returns to Canberra Potters for the third consecutive year from 13 February to 15 March.

Known as Australia’s cheekiest portrait prize, the Bald Archy celebrates wit, satire and sharp social commentary through comic and satirical portraits of well-known Australians that will make you think, make you talk and most of all make you laugh.

Gallery hours
10am – 4pm Tuesday to Friday
10am – 2pm Saturday and Sunday

1 Aspinall Street Watson ACT

Entry to the exhibition is $10 general, $7 concession/seniors, and under 16 free. Please note that Canberra Potters accepts card payments only.

Find out more about the Bald Archy exhibition at Canberra Potters here

Find out more about the Bald Archy Prize here

2024 Bald Archy exhibition at Canberra Potters

Canberra Potters and Watson Arts Centre acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land where we meet and work, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people and other First Nations people who are connected with this land. We celebrate and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of the ACT and region. This is Aboriginal land. Always was always will be.