The Member for Dubbo Troy Grant today encouraged Aboriginal artists in the Dubbo electorate to enter the 2012 Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize - an annual acquisitive prize of $40,000, awarded to the finest example of contemporary Aboriginal art in NSW.
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Mr Grant said entries are now open, and will be accepted up until Friday, August 3.
“Everyone from professional to emerging artists have the opportunity to compete for the coveted prize, and for the chance to be included in an exhibition of finalists at Parliament House throughout October,” Mr Grant said
“Now in its eighth year, the prize is the largest combined art prize currently on offer for Aboriginal artists, featuring not only the main cash prize, but also a professional development program and generous student scholarships through the College of Fine Arts, University of NSW (UNSW).
“The prize contributes over $160,000 to help foster the continued growth and development of Aboriginal art in NSW. This has been made possible through a joint partnership between the Parliament of NSW, Campbelltown Arts Centre, Arts NSW, the College of Fine Arts and newest event partner, Coal & Allied.”
Previous winners of the award include Esme Timbery, Roy Kennedy, Danny Eastwood and the Euraba Artists and Papermakers. The 2011 prize was awarded to Leanne Tobin, for her stirring work Defending Country.
“It is life changing, not just for me but also for Darug people,” Ms Tobin said.
Entrants can also choose to be considered for the College of Fine Arts Professional Development Award - a two week residency at the College, featuring a solo exhibition at COFAspace in 2013. Past winners have included Graham Davis King, Fabri Blacklock, Penny Evans, Frances Belle Parker and the 2011 recipient, David Nolan.
For more information on eligibility criteria and for full terms and conditions of entry please contact Campbelltown Arts Centre on 4645 4100 or email:
artscentre@campbelltown.
nsw.gov.au
An electronic version of the entry form is also available at www.campbelltown.
nsw.gov.au/CampbelltownArtsCentre.
The 2012 prize is currently on a tour of regional NSW, which has included showings at the Muswellbrook Regional Gallery and Brewarrina Visitor Information and Cultural Centre, with the next stops being the Grafton Regional Gallery and the Tamworth Regional Gallery.