Now Shoalhaven Contemporary Art Prize

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Applications close
25 August 2019
Announced
5 October 2019
Prize money
AUD $12,500
Location
NSW, Australia
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NOW Contemporary Art Prize is a Biennial Visual Arts prize exhibited at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery. The prize aims to inspire artists to consider contemporary art as more than something created recently, and to reflect on the ways contemporary art has, and continues to, push boundaries and comment on our world and the artist’s place in it. 2019 will be the fourth time the prize is held and will be the biggest to date, with a $10,000 non-acquisitive first prize. Artists across Australia are invited to submit works in any media.

This year's theme is  pushes boundaries, responds to our world, is dynamic and personal.

Prizes

  • Open prize: $10,000
  • People's Choice: $500
  • Highly Commended: $1,000
  • Jervis Bay and Basin Members prize: $1,000

 

Contact: For more information email jbbarts@hotmail.com

Venue: Shoalhaven City Arts Centre, 12 Berry St, Nowra NSW 2541

Summary
Application dates
1 March 2019 - 25 August 2019
Exhibition dates
5 October 2019 - 23 November 2019
Finalists notified
9 September 2019
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Biennial - Odd Years
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
General
Location
Shoalhaven City Arts Centre, 12 Berry St, Nowra NSW 2541
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $12,500
Fees
There is an entry fee of $40 per entry ($30 for JBBArts Members). There is a commission of 25% on all sales.
Last updated
31 July 2019
Prior Winners
2017: Margie Carew-Reid - Winner ($4,000)
2015: Ulan Ulan - Winner ($1,500)