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