Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA)

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Applications close
30 June 2024
Announced
27 September 2024
Prize money
AUD $45,500
Location
NSW, Australia
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This is a biennial event held on even years.

Received 650 entries in 2020.

Formerly known as the Jacaranda Art Prize from 1961 to 1987 and this acquisitive prize led to the development of the collection now housed at the Grafton Regional Gallery. The Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA) aims to promote excellence and innovation in Australian drawing.

The Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA) has been the means by which the Grafton Regional Gallery has gathered a unique and impressive collection of contemporary Australian drawing. The award was established in 1988 and is now a biennial event.

The major acquisitive award is $35,000 with further acquisitions to the value of $10,000.

Prizes

Major Prize - $35,000

Early Career Artist - $5,000

There is a People's Choice prize of $500

Venue: Grafton Regional Gallery,158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton, NSW 2460.

Contact: Phone the gallery on 02 6642 3177 or email jada@clarence.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Summary
Application dates
2 April 2024 - 30 June 2024
Exhibition dates
28 September 2024 - 24 November 2024
Finalists notified
27 September 2024
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Biennial - Even Years
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
Drawing
Location
Grafton Regional Gallery, Grafton, NSW
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $45,500
Fees
$50 for one entry or $85 for two entries. A sales commission of 33% is charged on sales.
Last updated
22 April 2024
Prior Winners
2022: Catherine O'Donnell - Winner ($35,000)
2020: Teo Treloar - Winner ($35,000)
2018: Todd Fuller - Winner ($30,000)
2016: Adam Cusack - Winner ($30,000)
2014: Emma Walker - Winner ($30,000)