Stanthorpe Art Prize News
Artists informed of Stanthorpe Art Prize Shortlist
Our judges, Rachael Parsons and Simon Elliott, have completed the shortlisting process and shortlisted and also unsuccessful artists have now been notified. If you entered the Stanthorpe Art Prize but didn't receive an email, please check your spam folder. If you still can't see an email from us, please contact admin@srag.org.au.
What's happening with the Stanthorpe Art Prize?
We hope you are well and safe at this time when our minds are filled with the present situation.
COVID-19 UPDATE
We are currently working on strategies and plans in light of the COVID-19 epidemic. We’ll inform all artists who have entered the Stanthorpe Art Prize of our plans soon.
Interview with Jess Le Clerc - 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize People's Choice Winner
Winning the People’s Choice helped my confidence, if hundreds of people decided they liked my work best in such a beautiful display of art, that really inspires me as I sit in the studio and paint new work.
Interview with Jo Bone - 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize Significant 3D Award Winner
Jo Bone, glass artist, won the Significant 3D award in the 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize. She has recently been creating trophies for various award ceremonies, including the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, Containers for Change and the Queensland Literary Awards.
Interview with Mela Cooke - 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize Volunteers Choice Award Winner
“One thing that was really nice about the exhibition for me was meeting Gina & Tim Fairfax”
Interview with Sandra Guy - 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize 2D Award Winner
“I had always seen it as an art prize of excellent standing, so when I saw a call for entries and knew that I had something worthwhile submitting that year, I did.”
Interview with Fay Roselt - 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize Local Artist Winner
Winning the Local Artist Prize gave me a much-needed confidence boost. I was surprised and honoured that my work was chosen by two well-respected judges who are experts in their field.
Interview with Sian Medill - Emerging Artist winner 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize
Winning Emerging Artist 2018 was such a blessing. Not only did I gain exposure in the press but I feel it also gave me some credibility.
Interview with Jason McNamara - 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize Winner
“I was not aware of how ground breaking it was until other photographers came up to me on the night saying how important it was for a photograph to win an Art Prize that has many other more traditional forms of art as competition.”
Your Art Prize entry Artwork and Artist Statements
The Stanthorpe Art Prize wants to hear what you have to say. If your entry is selected as a finalist your statement and an image of your artwork will be used in the Art Prize exhibition catalogue. They will also appear on our web page.
New Prize Breakdowns
We have a new prize breakdown for the 2020 Stanthorpe Art Prize, with the total prizes available increasing to $50000.