Geelong Contemporary Art Prize

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Applications close
17 May 2024
Announced
9 August 2024
Prize money
AUD $30,000
Location
VIC, Australia
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This is a biennial event which occurs on even years.

The Geelong contemporary art prize is a signature event that assists with the development of the Gallery’s collection while fostering Australian artists and contemporary painting practice in general. The Geelong Contemporary Art Prize (Fletcher Jones Art Prize) is a biennial event that continues the tradition of the Geelong Contemporary Art Prize that was initiated by the Geelong Art Gallery Foundation in 1996. This is an acquisitive Prize, conducted by the Geelong Gallery.

Prize

This year the $30,000 prize money is generously provided by the Dimmick Charitable Trust. The prize-winning work becomes the property of the Gallery upon payment of the prize money to the winning entrant.

Venue: Geelong Gallery, Little Malop Street, Geelong 3220, Victoria

Contact: For more information call the Geelong Gallery on 03 52293645 or email geelart@geelonggallery.org.au

Summary
Application dates
12 February 2024 - 17 May 2024
Exhibition dates
10 August 2024 - 3 November 2024
Finalists notified
1 July 2024
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Biennial - Even Years
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
General
Location
Geelong Gallery, Little Malop Street, Geelong 3220, Victoria
VIC
Australia
Prizes
AUD $30,000
Fees
There is an entry fee of $40. Works that are sold attract an administration fee of $100.
Last updated
23 February 2024
Prior Winners
2022: Naomi Hobson - Winner ($30,000)
2021: Diena Georgetti - Winner ($30,000)
2018: Andrew Browne - Winner
2016: Kate Beynon - Winner ($30,000)
2014: Rob McHaffie - Winner ($30,000)