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

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Less than a month left to apply to join Sydney Printmakers – Members callout

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Don’t miss out, get your application in before August 1st!

Sydney Printmakers, a prestigious association capped at 60 members, is dedicated to the professional development of its members and the promotion and education of printmaking. Our primary focus is securing exhibition opportunities and organizing member exhibitions.

Expectations and Application Requirements:

  • Active Engagement: Attend quarterly meetings and contribute to organizational tasks.
  • Deadline: August 1, 2024.
  • Submission Materials:
  • 200 words on your interest in joining.
  • 200 words describing your work and professional practice.
  • 200 words on your potential contributions.
  • CV (up to two pages).
  • Five low-resolution images (max 1 MB each).
  • Website and Instagram details.

How to Apply:

Submit your application via the Sydney Printmakers Membership Application.

By joining Sydney Printmakers, you will be part of a dynamic, self-funded, and self-directed association where your engagement and contributions are vital to our collective success. We look forward to your application and the unique skills you will bring to our vibrant community.

Origin at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery

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Ann Bewah Wu, Looking Inward and Back, relief linocut with chine colle,2022

HAWKESBURY REGIONAL GALLERY and SYDNEY PRINTMAKERS invite you to the Opening of

ORIGIN: THE PLACE WHERE SOMETHING BEGINS

Opening 6-8pm Friday 28 June, continuing till Sunday 18 August 2024

Official opening: 6.45PM, with Clr Barry Calvert, Deputy Mayor, Hawkesbury City Council

and Michelle Perry, Director, Michelle Perry Fine Arts

ORIGIN PROGRAMS:

The Printshop Maker Space – drop in making space with activities for all ages, during gallery hours. Artists in Conversation, Sunday 28th July, 1 – 3pm. Workshop Exploring Printmaking I Making a Lino Print, Saturday 3 August, 11am – 2pm. For more information, and to make a booking: hawkesburygallery.eventbrite.com

HAWKESBURY REGIONAL GALLERY

300 George Street, WINDSOR 2756

(02) 4560 4441 gallery@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

Weekdays: 10am-4pm & Weekends: 10am-3pm

Closed Tuesdays & public holidays

Hornsby Art Prize 2024

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Established in 2009, the Hornsby Art Prize is organised and sponsored by Hornsby Shire Council and delivered in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society. This year, the art prize has an overall prize pool value of $23,000, with the major prize $10,000. Categories include Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Digital Art Stills/Digital Photography and Sculpture. The non-acquisitive prize celebrates Australian Contemporary Art and is open to all Australian residents aged 18 years and over. It also celebrates Hornsby Shire residents with the Hornsby Shire Local Artist Award with a prize of $5,000. The Hornsby Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition will be held at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby, 25 October – 10 November 2024, Tuesday – Sunday, 10am-4pm. Free entry.

KEY DATES

Call for entries open 3 June 2024

 Entries close 8 August 2024 

Artworks drop off Tuesday 15 October and Wednesday 16 October, 10am – 4pm

Award ceremony 25 October 2024 

Exhibition 25 October – 10 November 2024

Required for your online entry:

  • A digital image of your artwork
  • An artist statement – maximum 150 words
  • Entry fee: $40 per entry
  • Limit two (2) entries per person

Please note that there are size and weight limits for artworks.
Weight limit: 15kg
Size limit: The maximum size for 2D artworks is limited to 120cm in any one direction (painting, drawing, printmaking, and digital art stills/digital photography). The maximum size of 3D artworks is limited to 85cm in any one direction (sculpture).

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Join Sydney Printmakers: Enhance Your Professional Journey – Members callout

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Sydney Printmakers, a prestigious association capped at 60 members, is dedicated to the professional development of its members and the promotion and education of printmaking. Our primary focus is securing exhibition opportunities and organizing member exhibitions.

Expectations and Application Requirements:

  • Active Engagement: Attend quarterly meetings and contribute to organizational tasks.
  • Deadline: August 1, 2024.
  • Submission Materials:
  • 200 words on your interest in joining.
  • 200 words describing your work and professional practice.
  • 200 words on your potential contributions.
  • CV (up to two pages).
  • Five low-resolution images (max 1 MB each).
  • Website and Instagram details.

How to Apply:

Submit your application via the Sydney Printmakers Membership Application.

By joining Sydney Printmakers, you will be part of a dynamic, self-funded, and self-directed association where your engagement and contributions are vital to our collective success. We look forward to your application and the unique skills you will bring to our vibrant community.

Print Council of Australia Print Sale @ UpSpace Gallery

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The Big Print – An Auction at UpSpace Gallery as a Fundraiser for the Print Council of Australia

Big 24 Addison Road Community Centre, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville.

Saturday 22nd June, 2024, between 3 and 5pm

Meet other print fans and print experts. Talk prints with Art Dealer Damien Minton and Curator/ avid print collector Akky van Ogtrop.

Bid for prints from the Print Council of Australia collection – and take one home!

Demonstrations by Master Printers Roz Kean and Andrew Totman.

RSVP (for catering) HERE

PCA Print Bash!

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For our Interstate subscribers – but soon, there will be more print fun coming for Sydney!

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of art and advocacy

at the PCA PRINT BASH 2024!

Show your support for the Print Council of Australia at this exciting fundraising event, hosted by The Art Room, Footscray. Immerse yourself in a celebration of print culture with live performances by The Press Gang and John Ryrie, while enjoying a drink and some nibbles. Engage in the thrill of our silent print auction, featuring treasures from the PCA archives and other exquisite works generously donated by local artists. Don’t miss your chance to scoop up some exclusive merch and win a prize at the raffle, including vouchers and products generously donated by the Firestation Print Studio, Melbourne Etching Supplies and Baldessin Press.

Let’s come together to ensure PCA can continue it’s vital mission of supporting 
Australian Printmaking!