What Gallery is the Archibald Prize exhibited in?
the Art Gallery of NSW
First awarded in 1921, it is one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious art awards. Judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW and awarded to the best portrait painting, the Archibald Prize exhibition is a who’s who of Australian culture – from politicians to celebrities, sporting heroes to artists.
Is Archibald exhibition still on?
The Gallery will host this year’s Archibald Prize from 8 October to 21 November 2021.
Where are the Archibald finalists exhibited?
the Art Gallery of New South Wales
The winner and finalists of the Archibald Prize are displayed in the Art Gallery of New South Wales and many portraits remain in the gallery’s permanent collection.
How many Archibald finalists are there?
These are all 52 of the Archibald Prize finalists for 2021.
Who is eligible to enter the Archibald Prize?
Do I have to be over 18 to enter? No. You can be any age to enter the Archibald, Wynne or Sulman Prizes.
What is the aim of the Archibald Prize?
F. Archibald, the editor of The Bulletin magazine who died in 1919. The prize is awarded by the Trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales for the best portrait of a person famous in Art, Letters, Science or Politics.
Do you have to book to see the Archibald exhibition?
There is no ticket or fee required for entering the Gallery or visiting most of the displays and exhibitions. A few special exhibitions require tickets, which are sometimes timed entry, where you need to specify a date and time when booking. See What’s On for current exhibitions.
How much does it cost to see the Archibald Prize?
Education visits For booked school groups, exhibition entry is $7 per student for Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2021 plus Archie 100 or $10 per student to also see Hilma af Klint: The Secret Paintings on the same visit.
What is the purpose of the Archibald Prize?
It is administered by the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales and awarded for “the best portrait, preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in Art, Letters, Science or Politics, painted by an artist resident in Australia during the twelve months preceding the date fixed by the trustees for sending in …
Who has won the Archibald Prize?
Peter Wegner
Melbourne artist Peter Wegner was announced the winner of the 100th Archibald Prize at the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) today. Wegner beat 51 other finalists from 938 entries, down slightly from 1,068 entries last year. Wegner won by unanimous decision for his portrait Guy Warren at 100.
When is the exhibition of the Archibald Prize?
Following its presentation at the AGNSW the ‘Archibald Prize’ exhibition of 55 artists will tour regional NSW and Queensland galleries from 27 January to 5 December 2021. Vincent Namatjira, Stand strong for who you are, acrylic on linen, 152 x 198cm.
Who are the winners of the 2020 Archibald Prize?
Featuring 53 of the 55 works from the 2020 Archibald Prize including the winning portrait by Vincent Namatjira Stand strong for who you are alongside the AGNSW People’s Choice and Packing Room Prize winners.
Why was Archibald Prize given to Henry Lawson?
Archibald became a trustee for the Art Gallery of NSW in his later years because he was such an avid supporter of the arts. He was also an enthusiastic supporter and promoter of the work of younger artists and writers. In 1900, he commissioned Melbourne portrait artist John Longstaff to paint a portrait of poet Henry Lawson for 50 guineas.
Who was the winner of the Archibald Prize in 1978?
The Archibald is the next richest portrait prize in Australia after the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize . In 1978 Brett Whiteley won the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes all in the same year, the only time this has happened. It was his second win for the Archibald and the other prizes as well.
