A $20,000 acquisitive prize for a painting inspired by the
Australian Landscape. In addition the UNSW College of Fine Arts will offer a selected artist the opportunity to create a limited edition print. Further details will be provided. |
| JUDGES: |
NICK WATERLOW, Director, Ivan Dougherty Gallery,
THE UNIVERSITY OF NSW
GEOFFREY CASSIDY, Director, ArtBank
KERRIE LESTER, Artist |
| The exhibition includes the 46 national finalists of the 2008 Paddington Art Prize. This is a wonderful opportunity to view and purchase artworks by these national finalists. |
EXHIBITION DATES:
11th - 23rd November 2008
MARY PLACE GALLERY 12 Mary Place Sydney NSW 2021
Gallery hours - Mon - Saturday 11 am - 6pm and Sunday 12 pm - 5pm |
FLOOR TALK BY RUARK LEWIS NOVEMBER 3 - 4 pm
On Saturday 15th November from 3pm-4pm a floor talk will be given by Artist
RUARK LEWIS>> |
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PATRON AND FOUNDER MARLENE ANTICO |
The PADDINGTON ART
PRIZE was established by Marlene Antico in 2004. This $20,000 acquisitive prize is awarded annually
for a 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.
This NATIONAL 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
The NATIONAL FINALISTS EXHIBITIONS have met with great interest from both established collectors, including Macquarie Bank, and new collectors,
the press and artists alike. This initiative
within Australian art scene and takes its place among
this country's most lucrative and highly coveted landscape prizes.
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PADDINGTON ART PRIZE
PO BOX 1469 Double Bay NSW 1360
P/F: 02 9362 0282
Email: info@paddingtonartprize.com.au
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:
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VIEW THE 2008 EXHIBITION>>
Congratulations to the Winner of the
2008 Paddington Art Prize
ALAN JONES
Painting 63
"Honourable Mention"
NIGEL MILSOM
Untitled (Judo House Pt. 1)
"Honourable Mention"
CATHERINE WOO
Turbulence / Breathing Land
VIEW THE 2008 EXHIBITION>>
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