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In 2018, the Alice Prize will celebrate its 40th incarnation with an increased award for the winning artwork, of $40,000.
The Alice Prize is an acquisitive national contemporary art prize, welcoming entries from around Australia, in any medium or theme.
Significant among regional art prizes, the Alice Prize contributes to one of the largest regional collections of Australian art, with works by leading artists from across its near 50 year history.
Coordinated by the Alice Springs Art Foundation, the Alice Prize is judged by an expert selection panel and judge of national standing, with national exposure for exhibiting artists and the opportunity to show in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, the cultural heart of Australia.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Extended Closing Date
Extended closing date for $40,000 Alice Prize – now February 16
Due to overwhelming demand, entries for the prestigious Alice Prize will be accepted up to February 16, 2018.
For the 40th incarnation of the competition we have increased the prize to $40,000.
Judge
judge of the 2018 The Alice Prize art awardThe judge of the 40th Alice Prize will be Brian Ritchie, MONA FOMA curator and Violent Femmes bass player.
“I’m excited to be given the opportunity to judge the Alice Prize. It’s a venerable and inclusive initiative. Alice is one of the most stunning areas in Australia. I have grown fond of it over the past years due to Bush Bands Bash. The people are wonderful and it’s a power spot for art.”
Selection Panel
The selection panel for 2018 will be:
Kelli Cole, Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, National Gallery of Australia
Cassandra Lehman, Brisbane-based arts consultant and curator and former coordinator of the Alice Prize
Luke Scholes, Curator of Aboriginal Art, MAGNT
Peoples’ Choice Award
Successful applicants whose works are exhibited will also be eligible to win the $1000 Peoples Choice Award.
Please read the 2018 Entry Conditions. This form is in 3 parts: 1. Applicant Details, 2. Artwork Details (for up to 3 artworks), 3. Declaration & Payment.
Items to Prepare: You will be able to upload a 1 page CV and 2 images (.jpg) (or 1 URL for videos) per artwork. You will be able to upload a proof of payment on the final page.
If required, you can save the form part way through and complete later.
Extended closing date for $40,000 Alice Prize – now February 16 by midnight Australian Central Standard Time Zone
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