The Dobell Prize for Drawing: Call for Entries

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The biennial Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia’s leading prize for drawing, an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation and expanded drawing practices. The $30,000 acquisitive prize is presented by the National Art School in partnership with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation and explores the enduring importance of drawing within contemporary art practice. The winning work will enter the National Art School’s significant collection, built over the past 120 years.

The Dobell Drawing Prize attracts entries from acclaimed artists around the country and explores the enduring importance of drawing within contemporary art practice, in its many different forms and materials. There are no limitations on medium for the Prize – as well as works on paper, entries that present drawing in alternative formats are invited.

“Drawing is fundamental to the degrees taught at the National Art School and so the Dobell Drawing Prize is an important event for the staff and student community at National Art School.”  – Steven Alderton, National Art School Director and CEO

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Entries open: 9am Monday 22 July 2024
  • Entries close: 5pm Monday 16 September 2024
  • Finalists notified: Friday 22 November 2024
  • Exhibition opening and winner announcement: Thursday 10 April 2025
  • Exhibition open: Friday 11 April – Saturday 21 June 2025, NAS Gallery

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Basil Sellers Art Prize Call for Entries

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Call for entries is now open!

The Basil Sellers Art Prize is an acquisitive biennial award celebrating artistic excellence and supporting creative practitioners. Offering a prize pool of over $30,000 our prize champions 2D artworks in traditional mediums of painting, drawing, and printmaking (unique state).

Finalists from across Australia are eligible for the coveted $25,000 acquisitive award generously supported by Mr. Basil Sellers AM. The Eurobodalla Prize offers $5,000 in recognition of an outstanding local entry.

At the Bas, we recognise the significant investment of time, energy, money, and skill artists pour into art prizes even before their work is selected for exhibition. With this understanding, we are dedicated to making our prize as artist-friendly as possible. We acknowledge that exceptional art knows no boundaries. Artists from any background or region across Australia are encouraged to enter regardless of industry experience or prominence.

Terms and conditions

Make sure you read the terms and conditions before submitting your entry.

Save the dates

  • Call for entries opens: 15 July 2024
  • Call for entries closes: 27 September 2024
  • Opening and winners’ announcement: 6 December 2024
  • Exhibition: 7 December 2024 to 1 February 2025

Ipswich Art Awards, Call for Entries

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The Ipswich Art Awards is a vibrant celebration of the arts, drawing in hundreds of entries from Ipswich and beyond. The Awards stand out for showcasing every entered artwork, making each piece available for purchase — a rare opportunity for art enthusiasts. 2024 marks a special occasion as the exhibition takes place in the month of November for the first time.

Entries will open 9.00 am Thursday 1 August and close 6.00 pm Saturday 31 August 2024.

There are eight entry categories:

  •           Painting: Acrylic and Oil
  •           Painting: Watercolour
  •           Drawing and Pastels
  •           Three Dimensions e.g. sculptures, ceramics
  •           Photography
  •           Print Making (not digital)
  •           Mixed Media
  •           New Media (digital not printed).

There is $16,500 in cash to be won across 10 categories.

Work can only be submitted by an individual over the age of 15 years and must be delivered in person and not via courier, for the full entry guidelines and Terms and Conditions visit the website

Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design Award

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Anna Russell and Gary Shinfield have been selected as finalists for this award.

The finalists will exhibit their work from Fri 2 to Sun 25 August across the Northern Beaches at the following locations from Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm:

  • Manly Art Gallery & Museum, West Esplanade Reserve, Manly
  • Curl Curl Creative Space, 105 Abbott Road, North Curl Curl
  • Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery, Level 1, Civic Centre, 1 Park Street, Mona Vale
     

Exhibition Opening and Prizes Announced

Thu 1 August, 6 – 8pm

Manly Art Gallery & Museum 

Collective Action: CEAD panel discussion

Thu 15 August, 6 – 7:30pm

Manly Art Gallery & Museum 

You are invited to join MAG&M’s Collective for Environmental Art & Design (CEAD) at the first panel discussion of this new initiative. We’re bringing together industry-leading creative thinkers to discuss the power of collective action, and to learn what is possible when we work together to envision environmental solutions. Working at the intersection of art, design, and the environment, our panellists will discuss the ways in which they are working towards a sustainable future, the solutions they are exploring, and how you can be part of it. Through sharing the successes and learnings from their own experiences, the speakers invite us to be part of an ambitious and vital ongoing conversation. The speakers include; Dr Jenny Newell, Curator for Climate Change at the Australian Museum’s Climate Solutions Centre, Dr Lucas Ihlein, artist and Senior Lecturer in the School of Arts, English and Media, University of Wollongong, and member of the Kandos School of Cultural Adaptation (KSCA), and Floria Tosca, multi-disciplinary practitioner drawing on her experience growing up in a rural environment and her years working as a medical doctor, and a member of The Dirt Witches Scrub Collective.

The Paul Guest Drawing Prize @ Bendigo Gallery

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The Paul Guest Drawing Prize is an award and exhibition held biennially that highlights contemporary drawing practice in Australia. The Prize was initiated by former Family Court Judge and Olympic rower, The Honourable Paul Guest OAM QC and encourages artists from across Australia to engage with the important medium of drawing in contemporary art practice. The Prize is a non-acquisitive cash award of $18,000.

‘My abiding and passionate interest in art commenced several decades ago and from those early beginnings I was introduced to contemporary art in a holistic way which ran parallel to my professional career. I appreciate that the journey for artists is, at times, a demanding and tortuous one and I trust that in some small way I have and will continue to assist them to achieve their full potential,’ said the Honourable Paul M Guest, OAM QC

The entries for the 2024 edition are now open until Friday 23 August 2024. Click the button below to learn more and enter your artwork.

Entries are now open

Please visit our Terms and Conditions page for the full Paul Guest Drawing Prize 2024 entry requirements

2024 Key Dates

Entries close: 4pm, Friday 23 August 2024
Finalists announced: Friday 4 October 2024
Winner announcement: Friday 29 November 2024 at 7 pm
Finalist exhibition: 30 November 2024 – 27 April 2025

2024 Key Details

Paul Guest Drawing Prize 2024 Terms & Conditions
Entry fee is $45 per artist (regardless of one or two entries supplied). 
Open to all Australian artists over the age of 18 (citizens of Australia or residents for 12 months).
Non-acquisitive Prize
Prize money $18,000
Artists can submit a maximum of two works completed since 1 July 2023
Works must not exceed 2 metres in any direction including frame
Media: Bendigo Art Gallery has not stipulated what constitutes a drawing in the terms and conditions and hopes to see a range of approaches and interpretations of this medium in the prize.

If you have any questions about your entry please contact us using paulguestprize@bendigo.vic.gov.au

Enter the Paul Guest Drawing Prize

The Kedumba Drawing Award

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How to Enter

Before entering the Award please ensure you carefully read the following list of criteria.

How many drawings can I submit?

You may submit two (2) drawings. Each drawing must not exceed 1.2 x 1.2 when framed.

What criteria must I meet for each entry?

Your work must be original and must have been completed in the past 12 months. It may have been exhibited but not entered into any other prizes or awards. The Kedumba Award is acquisitive and the winning drawing becomes a part of the Kedumba Collection.

How much does it cost to enter?

Entry is $50 for the first entry and $45 for the second. The total for two is $95.

When do submissions close?

Friday 16th August Midnight.

How are the drawings judged?

The judges are asked to select 50 finalists. These will be curated and exhibited in the Kedumba Gallery. The judges will visit the gallery to make his/her decision after viewing all fifty finalists.

When will I know if I’ve been selected?

You will be notified by email Friday 20th September.

What happens to my drawing if I am chosen as a Finalist?

If you are a finalist you will be expected to frame your work to museum standard with D hooks. Also you will arrange for your work to be delivered on Monday 4th 5th or 6th November between 10 and 4. Preferred courier is IAS who have depots in all states and are reliable. Deliveries via Australia Post are acceptable to Kedumba Gallery, Locked Bag 3006 Wentworth Falls NSW 2782.

Will there be an exhibition of the Winner and Finalists?

Yes in the Kedumba Gallery. 3 Matcham Ave Wentworth Falls NSW from November 17 to December 8 Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 3pm.

Who can enter the Kedumba Drawing Award?

Any permanent resident of Australia over the age of 18.

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Jacaranda Drawing Award, Grafton Regional Gallery, Call for Entries

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Grafton Regional Gallery is pleased to announce that entries are open for the 2024 Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA), artists from across Australia aged over 18 are invited to submit entries until midnight  30 June 2024.

The JADA is Australia’s richest regional drawing award. This award seeks to encourage and promote innovation and excellence in drawing, and plays a vital role in fostering Australian drawing practice. The JADA provides an opportunity for artists to further their arts career. 

Over the years the JADA has documented the development of contemporary drawing practice in Australia, and has captured how drawing has changed and evolved.  

At the official opening of the exhibition to be held on 27 September 2024, two prizes will be awarded. The acquisitive prize of $35,000 proudly sponsored by the Friends of Grafton Gallery (FoGG), and a non acquisitive prize of $5,000 for an Early Career Artist.

The exhibition of works by selected finalist’s will be on show at Grafton Regional Gallery from 28 September – 24 November 2024.

JADA Drawing Definition – A drawing is primarily driven by mark-making using various mediums. Submissions that include both traditional and/or contemporary approaches to achieve this are eligible for entry.

Please read the Terms and Conditions prior to entry.

Enter the 2024 JADA HERE.

Neilton Clarke

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Neilton Clarke, Sugi Boogie Memo, 38 x 55cm, woodblock print & collage

Neilton Clarke has been awarded the Holbein Prize for his work Sugi Boogie Memo, showing as part of the juried ‘Inheritance & Innovation: Mokuhanga & Washi’ exhibition on display at the Imadate Art Center, Echizen City, Japan.

Congratulations, Neil!