We are excited to celebrate the 30 talented artists selected for the 2026 Sobey Art Award longlist. The Sobey Art Award continues to serve as a crucial platform in the circulation of this country’s most pertinent contemporary artistic voices. Exemplifying a wide array materials and perspectives, the works of this year’s longlisted artists assert a compelling engagement with the present.
Jonathan Shaughnessy, Director, Curatorial Initiatives, National Gallery of Canada and Chair of the 2026 Sobey Award Jury