Exhibition Dates: 2-17 March 2019, open daily 10am - 5pm
Venue: The Coal Loader, 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.
115 finalists were selected from an incredible 411 entries to exhibit paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, installation and new media based works.
Selected works are 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.
Artist Talks, Saturday 9 March
Creative Workshop - Feathery Figures, Sunday 10 March (Bookings required)
Creative Workshop - Designing from Nature, Sunday 10 March (Bookings required)
Artist Talks, Saturday 16 March
Creative Workshop - Ritual Lantern Making, Sunday 17 March (Bookings required)
Creative Workshop - Spirit Mask Workshop, Sunday 17 March (Bookings required)
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
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Major Open Award
sponsored by North Sydney Council
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$20,000
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Award for Sculpture
sponsored by Dexus
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$15,000
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Site Specific Award
sponsored by Australian Catholic University
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$7,500
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Emerging Artist Award
sponsored by North Sydney Council
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$2,000
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Work on/with Paper Award
sponsored by Primrose Park Arts & Craft Centre Inc.
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$1,000
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Award for Painting
sponsored by Mosman Art Society Inc.
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$1,000
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Award for Drawing
sponsored by Royal Art Society of NSW
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$1,000
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Exhibition Gallery
Sponsors
For information contact Alison Clark, alison.clark@northsydney.nsw.gov.au or phone 9936 8187
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