ABOUT

 

Newcastle Art Space is proud to once again lead the promotion and coordination of this rich art prize on behalf of The Newcastle Club Foundation. The Club has made a strong commitment to local artists through its art collection, and through the establishment and ongoing evolution of this annual acquisitive art prize. In working with NAS as its partner to deliver the Prize, the Club recognizes the history and strength of NAS as a conduit to our region’s artistic community and beyond.

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This year we are expanding the prize to include works across the following 2d media: painting, photo media, mixed media, and drawing. Up to now the prize has been exclusively for painting.    

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Theme: Newcastle - Artists are invited to create a 2d work in response to their interpretation and or personal experience of Newcastle and or the Hunter.  This year’s theme continues the legacy of the prize which is to support the creation of work in the Hunter and about the Hunter.  The theme can be interpreted at the artist’s discretion.

 

Size limitations are as follows:

For 2D works no larger than 110x110cm including frame.
2D works need to be ready to hang, this means framed or stretched on canvas.  

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The submitted work must be accompanied by a paragraph that outlines how the work responds to the theme plus a short biography.  

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PRIZES

Total prize money of $15,000:

The Newcastle Club Foundation Art Prize (Acquisitive)                                        $12,000

The Newcastle Club Members’ Choice Award (Non-Acquisitive)                          $1,000

The Newcastle Club Foundation Fresh Talent Award (Non-Acquisitive)              $1,000

The Newcastle Club Foundation & NAS Staff Choice Award (Non-Acquisitive)  $1,000

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JUDGES

This year's judges will be announced soon.​​