Entries open for the 2015 Kogarah Art Prize
Returning this April, the Kogarah Art Prize is calling for painting submissions in any medium.
Now in it’s fourth year, the Prize has quickly garnered great attention with its diverse array of entries with its open theme. Attracting both emerging and established artists, the Kogarah Art Prize is the major prize of $8000 and is open to all Australian residents. This year the Sydney Morning Herald Art critic, writer and lecturer John McDonald will be the Kogarah Art Prize Judge. Other Prize categories include; the Place of Reeds Prize for a local artist of $3,000, commended prizes: $1,000 and the People’s Choice Prize. Established in 2012, the Kogarah Art Prize is an annual acquisitive prize that aims to build a diverse art collection, as well as providing an exhibition that covers a broad spectrum of painting styles and methods in contemporary Australian art. The Kogarah Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition will be held 16 June – 12 July and the winners will be announced on Friday 19 June on Opening Night. For an entry form, and full terms and conditions, please visit Kogarah City Council’s website, contact Council’s Cultural Development Officer on 02 9330 9580 or email artprize@kogarah.nsw.gov.au Entries close at 5pm on Monday 11 May 2015. Image: 2014 Winner Anh Do of the Kogarah Art Prize Courtesy the artist and the Kogarah Art Prize
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