Arts and Culture North Sydney are excited to announce the 117 Finalists (425KB)

Exhibition Dates:  2-17 March 2019, open daily 10am - 5pm

Venue: The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton 2060

The North Sydney Art Prize is a major biennial arts event showcasing some of the best in contemporary art by artists across Australia.

117 finalists have been selected from an incredible 411 entries to exhibit paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, installation and new media based works.

Selected works will be exhibited in the Caretakers Cottage, Artist Studio, Workshop, Mess Hall, Platform, Tunnels 1 & 2, newly refurbished 25 Chambers, across the Coal Loader site and surrounding parklands. This unique post-industrial site accommodates the inclusion of diverse mediums with an emphasis on supporting innovative site specific art forms.

2019 Curatorial Theme

The curatorial theme outlined in The North Sydney Art Prize 2019 Brief (577KB) , embraces innovation and encourages artists to consider the overarching principles of the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability. The North Sydney Art Prize Conditions of Entry (587KB)

2019 Selection Panel

Dr Therese Kenyon, Artist, Curator, Arts Writer and Director Eramboo Artist Environment
Dr Kath Fries, Artist, Curator and Founder & Chair John Fries Award
Jenny Cheeseman, Head of Curatorial, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre

2019 Exhibition Manager & Site Curator

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

North Sydney Council sponsors two categories including the Major Open Award and Emerging Artist Award. All entries are eligible for the Major Open Award.

Council gratefully acknowledges the support of local businesses for their continuing sponsorship of The North Sydney Art Prize.

Prizes to the value of $47,500

Award Categories

Coal Loader Chambers
To view imagery of the Coal Loader Chambers check the videography from ‘The Red Project’

Coal Loader Site Photos

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Sponsors

Royal Art Society

For information contact Alison Clark, alison.clark@northsydney.nsw.gov.au or phone 9936 8187