The Paddington Art Prize was established by Marlene Antico in 2004. This $20,000 acquisitive prize is awarded annually for a painting inspired by the Australian landscape and this year it will be held at Mary Place Gallery, Paddington.
An exciting addition to the Australian Arts calendar, the Paddington Art Prize takes its place among the country’s most lucrative and highly coveted painting prizes. The prize encourages the interpretation of the landscape as a significant contemporary genre, its long tradition in Australian painting as a key contributor to our national ethos, and is a positive initiative in private patronage of the arts in Australia.
This national art prize is open to Australian citizens and residents of 12 months or more who are over the age of eighteen. The prize has been developed to push through existing barriers caused by monetary difficulties that impede artists from showcasing their works. The prize also aims to discover new talents and invigorate the art market with iconic styles that reflect the topography and spirit of Australia.
In founding the Paddington Art Prize, Marlene Antico has underscored her commitment to supporting contemporary Australian artists. Aware, as an art student, teacher and former gallery owner, of the financial concerns that impede many artists from devoting themselves entirely to their art practice.
“I sincerely hope that the prize money will enable artists to focus more solidly on their work and pursue their careers.” – Marlene Antico.
Art Almanac would like to congratulate the forty-six 2012 Paddington Art Prize finalists:
Tim Allen
Mark Bailey
Gay Black
Julie Brunton
Gaye Chapman
Susanna Chen Chow
Sarah Cooper
Meredith Cooper
Tony Costa
Luke Crouch
Laraine Deer
Kate Dorrough
Kate Elsey
Jon Ellis
Peter Gardiner
Isabel Gomez
Junko Hagiwara
Miles Hall
Rachel Hill
Rebecca Hillis
Daniel Kyle
Nerissa Lea
Anna Lochtenberg Williams
Joanna Logue
Genevieve Loy
Margaret Loy Pula,
Guy Maestri
Robert Malherbe
David Manks
Sarah McConnell
Suey McEnnally
Martin McEwen
Gabi Mika McNaughton
Max Miller
Angela Rigoni
James Powditch
Claire Primrose
Marc Rambeau
John Reid
Robyn Sweaney
Derryn Tal
Sokquon Tran
Willemina Villari
Xu Wang
Sharon Leslie Watkins
Jo Young
2011 PADDINGTON ART PRIZE WINNER
Margaret Loy Pula
Anatye (Bush Potato), acrylic on linen, 140 x 140cm
2012 Paddington Art Prize
Mary Place Gallery
12 Mary Place (off Brown Street), Paddington NSW 2021
November 28 to December 9, 2012
