Congratulations to the Finalists of the 2011 City of Whyalla Art Prize
To see the finalists' entries click here
From over 300 entries entered in this year's $25,000 City of Whyalla Art Prize, 42 works have been shorlisted to win one of the richest awards for contemporary art in any theme in Australia.
Artists from around Australia entered the prestigious award.
This years works were judged by a panel of three, John Neylon, Alexandra Reid and Neil Haddon.
This years City of Whyalla Art Prize features a fantastic mix of works from indigenous and abstract to landscape and contemporary works.
Long established as a major regional art award, attracting entries from aritsts nationwide, the winner of the $25,000 City of Whyalla Art Prize will be announced 6pm Thursday 10 November at the Middleback Theatre in Whyalla.
Also announced on the night will be the 2011 OneSteel Most Promising Young SA Artist 18-26 years of age with a prize of $1500 and the 2011 OneSteel Most Promising Young SA Artist 17 years and under with a prize of $500.
The finalists artworks will be exhibited at the Middleback Theatre in Whyalla until 1 December 2011. Whyalla is one of the largest regional centres in South Australia. With a proud industrial history, the community enjoys its unique location, a place where the 'Outback meets the Sea'.
City of Whyalla Art Prize 2011
In 1972, the Whyalla Art Prize was established by the Whyalla Arts Council. Originally designed to promote regional emerging artists, the prize has flourished and developed into a significant award and is seen as an important exhibition of contemporary arts in Australia.
Discovering new talents, invigorating artistic passions while supporting our national artists has seen the Whyalla community acquire an impressive and notable collection of artworks in iconic styles that reflect the spirit and the changing face of Australia.
The Whyalla Art Prize and the OneSteel SA Youth Awards represent a major commitment by the region in bringing contemporary visual arts practice to Whyalla.
Official Opening
Middleback Theatre, 141a Nicolson Avenue, Whyalla
6pm Thursday 10 November 2011
Total Prize Money
$27,000
Entries for pre-selection close 5pm Friday 30 September 2011
City of Whyalla Art Prize
$25,000 Acquisitive
Donated by The Corporation of the City of Whyalla
2011 OneSteel Young SA Artists Awards
The OneSteel Young SA Artists Award consists of two categories:
Most Promising Young SA Artist
18 to 26 Years of Age $1,500
Most Promising Young SA Artist
Under 18 Years of Age and Under $500
This award seeks to enrich the lives of young South Australians through the arts and is donated by OneSteel
People's Choice Award - Plaque
donated by Country Arts SA
Enquiries:
The Coordinator - City of Whyalla Art Prize, Middleback Theatre
141a Nicolson Avenue, Whyalla SA
Tel: (08) 8644 7309 Fax:(08) 8644 7399
middleback@countryarts.org.au
opening hours Tues - Fri 10.30am - 5.30pm
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