Exhibition Dates 11-26 March 2017

Venue The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton

The North Sydney Art Prize is a major biennial arts event which showcases some of the best in contemporary art with indoor and outdoor works by emerging, mid-career and established artists from across Australia.

There were 88 finalists selected from an astonishing 360 entries - paintings, works on paper, sculpture, installations and digital works were exhibited in the Caretakers Cottage, artist studio, workshop, mess hall, tunnels, chambers and throughout the surrounding parklands at the iconic Coal Loader in Waverton.

This was the first time nine chambers located next to Tunnel One were used to exhibit site-specific and digital works. The chambers and tunnels offered a unique experience for both artists and visitors.

The exhibition period included a Public Program of artist talks and free community art workshops, offering a range of creative opportunities for all ages. 

Winners and Catalogue 

North Sydney Art Prize Winners 2017

North Sydney Art Prize Catalogue 2017 (7MB)

Curatorial Theme

Artists have responded to the 2017 curatorial theme outlined in The North Sydney Art Prize Brief (194KB). The curatorial theme embraces innovation and encourages artists to consider the overarching principles of the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability. 

Selection Panel

Dr Oliver Watts, Senior Lecturer, Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney.

Monica McMahon, Art Curator, Western Sydney University.

Cassandra Hard Lawrie, Artist and Independent Curator.

Exhibition Manager and Site Curator

Alison Clark, Team Leader Arts & Culture, North Sydney Council.

Award Categories

Prizes total to the value of $32,500. All entries are eligible for the Major Open Award. Council gratefully acknowledges the support of local businesses for their new and continuing sponsorship of The North Sydney Art Prize.

Major Open Award $14,000
sponsored by North Sydney Council

Award for Sculpture $10,000

sponsored by DEXUS Property Group

Site Specific Award $5,000
sponsored by Australian Catholic University

Work on/with Paper Award $1,000

sponsored by Primrose Park Arts & Craft Centre Inc.

Award for Painting $1,000

sponsored by Mosman Art Society Inc.

Emerging Artist Award $1,000
sponsored by North Sydney Council

Award for Drawing $500
sponsored by Royal Art Society of NSW

For information contact artsandculture@northsydney.nsw.gov.au or phone 9936 8100

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