Welcome to the PADDINGTON ART PRIZE 2010, a $20,000 acquisitive prize for a painting inspired by the Australian Landscape. This National prize now in its seventh year and will be held in OCTOBER.
The National Finalists
Exhibition Opening and Prize Presentation
Wednesday 13th October 6pm-8pm, at
MENZIES ART BRANDS GALLERY.
12 Todman Avenue Kensington NSW 2033
Exhibition current until Sunday 24th October.
Non Aquisitive Prizes
UNSW COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS will offer a selected artist the opportunity to create a limited edition print.
MENZIES ART BRANDS will present a prize of Art Supplies to the value of $500 to each of the two recipients of the Honourable Mentions.
INTERNATIONAL ART SERVICES will present an Inaugural Prize of $2,000.00 to the winner of the People’s Choice Award.
To be officially opened by: EMERITUS PROFESSOR PETER PINSON
Director of Peter Pinson Gallery Woollahra
JUDGES: FELICITY FENNER
Chief Curator, National Institute for Experimental Arts.
BRIAN LADD
Head of Public Programs, Art Gallery of New South Wales.
GAVIN WILSON
Independent Curator and Author.
JUDGING: Thursday 7 th OCTOBER.
FLOOR TALK 1: Saturday 16th OCTOBER 3pm-4pm BY JOE FROST: Artist, Writer and Lecturer National Art School
FLOOR TALK 2: Saturday 23th OCTOBER 3pm-4pm BY JACKIE DE DIANA: Volunteer Guide and Society Councillor Art Gallery of New South Wales
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 Australian art scene and takes its place among
this country's most lucrative and highly coveted landscape prizes.
