Stanthorpe Art Prize 2021 Opening Night & Awards Ceremony
Join us for our official awards ceremony and exhibition opening of the 2021 Stanthorpe Art Prize. This event will be held in a marquee in Weeroona Park adjacent to the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery.
Officially opened by Philip Bacon AM of Philip Bacon Galleries
Dress: Lounge Suit, Cocktail Wear
Entry includes: chef-prepared finger food, local wine, beer, other drinks, string quartet & other entertainment.
Please note that due to COVID restrictions, we are limited to a certain number of people within the gallery to view the exhibition at any one time. We have set times for gallery tours, please choose a time for your tour of the exhibition during checkout. Tours available at 5 pm, 5:45 pm & 6:30 pm.
The awards ceremony will begin after 7:30 pm in Weeroona Park. We will also be live streaming this event.
Works may be purchased during your tour or after the awards announcements.
$50,000 in prizes
This prize has been run biennially since 1972 and is one of the most valuable regional art prizes in Australia.
Shortlisted works will be on exhibition from Friday 19 February - Sunday 18 April 2021. All works will be available for purchase.
PRIZES
Best in Show $22,000
2D awards
Painting / drawing $3,500
Print media $3,500
Mixed / crafted $3,500
3D awards
Modelled / carved $3,500
Cast $3,500
Composite / assemblage $3,500
Emerging Artist $2,000
Local Artist $2,000
Youth $1,500
Public Choice $1,500