Naked and Nude

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Applications close
9 May 2025
Announced
19 July 2025
Prize money
AUD $37,000
Location
NSW, Australia
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Naked and Nude

This is a biennial prize held every odd year.
 

Congratulations to Summer Aldis, winner of the $35,000 Art Prize, for her work Companion II.

Guest Judge Lauretta Morton OAM had the challenging task of selecting from the 61 high-quality entries. She said that it was an honour to be the invited judge for the Manning Regional Art Gallery $35,000 Naked & Nude Art Prize 2023. She noted that after having spent time with all the entries in the flesh, she found herself continually lured back to the large scale drawing Companion II by Summer Aldis . Depicting a softly rendered body lying perfectly still, suspended, and draped in a wave of deftly rendered fabric, this rich and aesthetically alluring work of art while quiet, is extremely powerful.

The Naked & Nude theme allows artists to explore what has been the most predominant theme in art throughout the ages.

The Art Prize is a partnership between the Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery and the Manning Regional Art Gallery. We are supported by Gallery volunteers, the Gallery Director and her staff, Midcoast Council, the supporters who fund the Art Prize, and most importantly, the artists who enter the Art Prize.

Prizes

  • Major Art Prize (acquisitive) - $35,000
  • Val Good Bequest People's Choice - $2,000


Venue: Manning Regional Art Gallery, 12 Macquarie Street, Taree, NSW 2430

Contact: For more information phone 02 6592 5455  or email nn@friendsmanningvalley.com.au

 

Summary
Application dates
1 December 2024 - 9 May 2025
Exhibition dates
19 July 2025 - 13 September 2025
Finalists notified
13 June 2025
Eligibility
National and International Entries Allowed
Prize frequency
Biennial - Odd Years
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
General
Location
Manning Regional Art Gallery, 12 Macquarie Street, Taree, NSW 2430
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $37,000
Fees
Entry fee is $40 per work with a maximum of 2 works per artist. There is a 30% commission on sales.
Last updated
11 October 2024
Prior Winners
2023: Summer Aldis - Winner ($35,000)
2021: Loribelle Spirovski - Winner ($30,000)
2019: Laura Matthews - Winner ($30,000)
2019: Michelle Hawkins - People's Choice ($1,000)
2017: Dagmar Cyrulla - Winner ($16,000)
2015: Robert Malherbe - Winner ($10,000)