On Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May 2014, a great weekend has been planned for the celebration of the 8th annual Pyrmont Art Prize, curated by Lesley Dimmick of TAP Gallery. This year the event will be held again in Pirrama Park at the old Police Water site on the panoramic foreshore of Sydney Harbour, at the end of Harris Street, Pyrmont. This exciting venue has kindly been converted for public use by the City of Sydney.
The day will feature over 300 new artworks on display for the prestigious Art Prize, with thousands of dollars in prizes to be won, as well as artists from Mudgee Region collaborating on a Sculpture Garden mounted throughout Pirrama Park. Official guest speakers and prominent judges have been invited, and a People’s Choice Award will also be presented from the attending public.
The Pyrmont Art Prize is part of the Pyrmont Festival where live music and unique performances are always a special feature. Presented in conjunction with the Pyrmont Festival’s – Mudgee Wine & Food in Pirrama Park, this year the festival will include street theatre and local talented musicians who will perform all day on stage. Tickle your taste buds with unique gourmet cuisine and local produce direct from Mudgee. Bring your picnic rug and choose from a diverse range of cuisines for lunch and try some of the 120 wines from 30 of Mudgee regions top winemakers.
All artists, both emerging and established, are invited to enter the Art Prize, creating an art piece for public display and sale. This popular art event has been well attended by the community in past years, and many beautiful, original artworks may be purchased on the day.
The theme of the art show is ‘Small Is Beautiful’. All artworks must be 12’x12’ in size and canvases can be picked up from TAP Gallery, Darlinghurst.
Entries close Wednesday 14 May, 2014.
Pyrmont Art Prize 2104
17 to 18 May, 2014
Pirrama Park, Sydney
