Marlene Antico cordially invites you to the EXHIBITION OF NATIONAL FINALISTS
MENZIES ART BRANDS GALLERY
12 Todman Avenue, Kensington Sydney NSW 2033
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.
This is an opportunity not to be missed to view and purchase paintings by Australia’s most exciting contemporary artists. View now>>
2011 JUDGES
CRESSIDA CAMPBELL ~ Artist WILLIAM WRIGHT ~ AM CHRIS ANTICO ~ Artist GAVIN WILSON to judge Artist Retreat Prize
Welcome to the PADDINGTON ART PRIZE 2011, a $20,000 acquisitive prize for a painting inspired by the Australian Landscape. This National Prize is now in its eigth year and will be held at MENZIES ART BRANDS Gallery,
12 Todman Ave Kensington, Sydney N.S.W.
The Opening Night and Prize Presentations will be held on
Wednesday 5th October 2011 from 6pm - 8pm and will be officially
opened by Professor Ian Howard, Dean of UNSW COFA
.
This year we welcome an inaugural Prize sponsored by GAVIN WILSON and MAGGY TODD of a two week Artists’ Retreat at “WARRY'S COTTAGE”, Hill End, N.S.W. and are most thankful.
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, plus MENZIES ART BRANDS will sponsor their elegant premises and present a prize of Art Supplies to the value of $500 to each of the Honourable Mentions.
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.
