Curious about the current trends in contemporary art in Canada? Look no further than the lineup for the 2026 Sobey Art Award.
This year’s finalists were unveiled by the Sobey Art Foundation and the National Gallery of Canada. The shortlist, featuring six artists from different regions, emerged from a pool of previously identified contenders.
The 2026 Sobey Art Award nominees include:
Melaw Nakehk’o from the Circumpolar region
Samuel Roy-Bois from the Pacific region
Audie Murray from the Prairies region
Lotus L. Kang from the Ontario region
Caroline Monnet from the Quebec region
Shane Perley-Dutcher from the Atlantic region
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