Still: National Still Life Award

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Applications close
4 June 2023
Announced
7 August 2023
Prize money
AUD $35,000
Location
NSW, Australia
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Still: National Still Life Award

1143 entries in 2023.

What is STILL: National Still Life Award?

STILL: National Still Life Award is a biennial, acquisitive award for an artwork in the still life genre.

The award takes a fresh and contemporary approach to still life and its themes. Entry is open to all Australian artists. Artworks of all mediums are accepted. STILL: National Still Life Award 2023 has a prize pool of $35,000. The 2023 award is the first to be presented in the new Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM). YAM will open mid 2023, the STILL exhibition will open 7 October 2023.

How are artworks selected for STILL: National Still Life Award?

Finalists will be selected by a panel which includes: Senior Curator Yarrila Arts and Museum Ashleigh Frost, Curator Yarrila Arts and Museum Rachel Piercy, Director Manning Regional Art Gallery Lisa Paulsen, Art Collector. Winner will be selected by guest judge, Max Delany, Artistic Director & CEO – Australian Centre for Contemporary Art.

Acquisitions from STILL: National Still Life Award 2023 will become part of the Yarrila Arts and Museum permanent collection. Yarrila Arts and Museum is a City of Coffs Harbour Cultural and Community Facility.

Summary
Application dates
20 March 2023 - 4 June 2023
Exhibition dates
7 October 2023 - 3 December 2023
Finalists notified
10 July 2023
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Biennial - Odd Years
Judges
Max Delany, Artistic Director & CEO – Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
Prize genre
Still Life
Location
Yarrila Arts and Museum, 27 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour NSW
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $35,000
Fees
$35 per entry - maximum of two entries. There is a commission on sales of 33%
Last updated
14 October 2023
Prior Winners
2023: Alana Hunt - Winner ($30,000)
2021: Adam Hill - Winner ($30,000)
2019: Kelly Austin - Winner ($30,000)