An exhibition of the national finalists of the 2013 Paddington Art Prize will be held at Mary Place Gallery, Paddington, Sydney from Tuesday 24 September to Sunday 6 October, 2013.
The exhibition will be opened by Professor Ross Harley, Dean, College of Fine Arts UNSW on Thursday 26 September at 6pm, where the announcement of the successful winner will take place. All paintings are available for sale.
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.
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.
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.
2013 Paddington Art Prize
Mary Place Gallery
24 September to 6 October, 2013
Images:
2012 Paddington Art Prize Winner, Suey McEnnally, Chrysalis (the netted plum), oil and pastel on paper, 146 x 195cm
