The PADDINGTON ART PRIZE was established by Marlene Antico, director of Marlene Antico Fine Arts, in 2004. The $20,000
acquisitive prize is awarded annually for a contemporary 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.
The PADDINGTON 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 a gallery director, 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
Over the past few years, the exhibition for the PADDINGTON ART PRIZE has met with great interest from established and new collectors, the press
and artists alike. The prize is a positive initiative within Australian art and is an award set to take its place among this country's most
lucrative and highly coveted landscape prizes.
