Stanthorpe Art Prize News

Live Stream Opening Night
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Live Stream Opening Night

If you can't make it to Opening Night, we will also be live streaming the event from around 7pm on Friday 6 September. 

Simply go to https://betterwaytostream.com.au/ and use the passcode: 
06-09-2024

The live stream will be recorded and will be available after the event at the same location.

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The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery invites you to the 2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize Opening Night & Awards Ceremony
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The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery invites you to the 2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize Opening Night & Awards Ceremony

Join us for a captivating evening of art, music, and celebration as we unveil the winners of the 2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize. Hear from our judges, Jessica Bridgfoot, Director, Bendigo Art Gallery and Michael Brennan, Gallery Director at Noosa Regional Gallery, along with special guest Philip Bacon AO, of Philip Bacon Galleries.

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Entries now closed
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Entries now closed

Thanks to every artist who entered the 2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize. We appreciate your support.

We have been checking entries, and the judges have now begun shortlisting. Artists will be informed by mid-July whether they have been selected or not.

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Interview with Fiona Hiscock
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Interview with Fiona Hiscock

We chat with Fiona Hiscock who won the 3D Modelled/Carved Award in the 2021 Stanthorpe Art Prize with her work Banksia Integrifolia Vessel with blue wren.

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Your Art Prize entry Artwork and Artist Statements
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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.

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Interview with Kirsten Perry
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Interview with Kirsten Perry

We catch up with Kirsten Perry who won the 3D Cast Award in the 2021 Stanthorpe Art Prize with her work Textural story of hope.

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Interview with KHR Stewart
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Interview with KHR Stewart

We catch up with KHR Stewart who won the Emerging Artist Award in the 2021 Stanthorpe Art Prize with her work Say hooray if you've had a good day.

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Interview with Yve Gray
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Interview with Yve Gray

Here we chat with Yve Gray who won the Local Artist Award in the 2021 Stanthorpe Art Prize with her work Chalcopyrite.

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Interview with Dr Leah Bullen
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Interview with Dr Leah Bullen

In this blog series, we interview previous winners of the Stanthorpe Art Prize. Here we chat with Dr Leah Bullen who won the 2021 Stanthorpe Art Prize with her work Memoryscape (Garden with sunflowers and pencil pines).

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Photographing your work
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Photographing your work

Good images are the single most important part of your entry (aside from the work itself!). Our judges select the works to shortlist based on these images alone, so it is of utmost importance that you submit the best images possible of your work. Here are some photography tips for photographing your work.

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The 2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize is now open for entries
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The 2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize is now open for entries

Calling all artists! The prestigious Stanthorpe Art Prize is back, and it’s time to showcase your talent to the world. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a budding newcomer, this is your chance to shine on the artistic stage. We are thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for this renowned competition.

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Stanthorpe Art Prize Artificial Intelligence Survey
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Stanthorpe Art Prize Artificial Intelligence Survey

We are currently working on our terms & conditions. Since the last Stanthorpe Art Prize there have been many developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and controversy around AI entries in art competitions. We'd like to know what artists think about AI in art competitions.

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2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize dates announced
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2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize dates announced

The next Stanthorpe Art Prize will be held in 2024. Our normally biennial prize has been delayed due to the Gallery building renovation project.

Entries for the 2024 prize will open on 31 October 2023 and close on Friday 22 March 2024. The 2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize exhibition will be held from 15 June - 11 August 2024.

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Feedback & survey
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Feedback & survey

As we wrap up another Stanthorpe Art Prize we’ve been gathering feedback and suggestions so that we can work towards an even better Art Prize in 2023. Please take a few minutes to complete our feedback survey, or read our report.

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Art Prize Themes: Fire
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Art Prize Themes: Fire

This year our biggest collective theme was Fire, resulting from our experiences with the “Black Summer” of fires across the country and the aftermath.

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