2026 Omnia Finalist

2026 Omnia Finalist

Advertisement for Omnia Art Prize with painting of a woman by leah Mariani

I'm pleased to share that I am a finalist for the 2026 Omnia Art Prize with my painting Keeping Score (above). This painting comes from my |Contained| series and was completed earlier this year.

This is the second year that I have been lucky enough to be included in the finalist exhibition. Omnia is an Australian contemporary art gallery, showcasing over 200 original works, with two prize categories:

$15,000 Major Prize -Winner Dr Jo Scicluna
$2,500 Small Sculpture Prize -Winner Claire Bridge

This year’s judge is TarraWarra Museum of Art director Dr Emily Cormack. Proceeds from the event benefit St Kevin’s College, funding scholarships for students experiencing barriers to accessing education, making this celebration of art a meaningful contribution to the community.

The 2026 Omnia Art Prize & Exhibition will be held May 22-24, at the gallery space of St Kevin’s College in Toorak, Victoria, Australia.

The opening night is a ticketed event offering priority access, fine food, drinks, and live music. The exhibition continues on the weekend 9 am - 4 pm.

Opening night: SOLD OUT

Weekend: $10 entry, free for children

Visit https://omniaartprize.com for more information.

 


Artist Leah Mariani at 2026 Omnia Art Prize opening night
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Leah is a Melbourne/Naam-based artist who started painting later in life, after first having a career in finance. Her figurative artworks explore the portrayal of womanhood in popular culture. In addition to painting people, counting money, and raising small humans, she sometimes finds time to write. Leah has had articles published in Money Magazine's online edition. This Artist Blog covers exhibition news, behind-the-scenes insights, artist inspiration and art collecting tips. Become a Studio Insider by entering your email below to have new blog posts dropped in your inbox.

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