Welcome to the PADDINGTON ART PRIZE 2012, a $20,000 acquisitive prize for a painting inspired by the Australian Landscape. This National Prize is now in its ninth year and will be held at

MARY PLACE GALLERY
12 Mary Place(off Brown ST.)
Paddington NSW 2021.

Opening and Prize Presentation
Wednesday 28th November 2012.
Exhibition current until 9th December.

JUDGES
JANIS LANDER ~ Art / Art Writer
JOHN MCDONALD ~ Art Critic
MARGARET WOODWARD ~ Artist

In addition INTERNATIONAL ART SERVICES have generously provided their premises for the delivery, judging and collection of paintings and once again will be Sponsoring the People’s Choice Award of $2,000.

The UNIVERSITY OF NSW COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS will again offer a selected artist the opportunity to create a limited edition print.

ENTRIES

Artists' are offered two ways of entering. This year we have replaced the disc entry method with an on line entry which will make the process simpler and more efficient for artists and organizers. Alternatively entries may be delivered to International Art Services as per the details below.

ENTRY METHOD 1 : ONLINE

ENTRY: A link to the application and image upload form on this site will be available shortly. payment will be via credit card or Paypal.

CLOSING DATE FOR ONLINE ENTRIES:
Monday 1st October 6pm.

SUCCESSFUL ARTISTS WILL BE CONTACTED:
Monday 15th October.

ENTRY METHOD 2 : PAINTING DELIVERY

DELIVERY: of works to International Art Services, 5/55 Kent Road, Mascot NSW Phone 96671077. Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th of November 2012 between( 10am and 4 30pm )

JUDGING: Wednesday 14th November. Judges to be announced.

COLLECTION: paintings of non finalists Thursday 15th, Friday 16th andMonday 19th November(10am-4 30pm) Only FINALISTS will be contacted. Paintings not collected by Monday 19th by 4 30pm will incur a storage fee of $3.30 inc GST per calendar day made payable to International Art Services.

ENTRY FORMS: Available soon

Sierra Waterman, NSW Regional Manager of International Art Services,
is handing the $2000 cheque to artist Kathy Parthenis, winner of
the 2011 People’s Choice Award.

2011 Award Winners

2011 EXHIBITION OPENING
Video by Paul Green

2011 EXHIBITION OPENING and PRIZE GIVING Part 2
Video by Paul Green

The PADDINGTON ART PRIZE was established by Marlene Antico in 2004. This $20,000 acquisitive prize is awarded annually for a painting inspired by the Australian landscape.

An exciting addition to the Australian Arts calendar, the PADDINGTON ART PRIZE takes its place among the country's most lucrative and highly coveted painting prizes. The prize encourages the interpretation of the landscape as a significant contemporary genre, its long tradition in Australian painting as a key contributor to our national ethos, and is a positive initiative in private patronage of the arts in Australia.

This NATIONAL ART PRIZE is open to Australian citizens and residents of 12 months or more who are over the age of eighteen. The prize has been developed to push through existing barriers caused by monetary difficulties that impede artists from showcasing their works. The prize also aims to discover new talents and invigorate the art market with iconic styles that reflect the topography and spirit of Australia.

In founding the PADDINGTON ART PRIZE, Marlene Antico has underscored her commitment to supporting contemporary Australian artists. Aware, as an art student, teacher and former gallery owner, of the financial concerns that impede many artists from devoting themselves entirely to their art practice.

"I sincerely hope that the prize money will enable artists to focus more solidly on their work and pursue their careers." Marlene Antico

The NATIONAL FINALISTS EXHIBITIONS have met with great interest from both established collectors, including Macquarie Bank, and new collectors, the press and artists alike. This initiative within THE Australian Art Scene takes its place among this country’s most lucrative and highly coveted landscape prizes.