The Georges River Art Prize winners will be announced over two exciting events on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 October 2023, celebrating the Australian art scene.
There were 366 artists from all over the country that entered the competition, across the categories of Painting, Sculpture and local Youth artworks, with a major painting prize worth $10,000.
The outstanding artworks selected for this year’s Art Prize capture a range of themes, including life people and portraits, quiet suburban streets and the natural environment in a mist of traditional and abstract representations.
The finalists’ artworks were selected by a panel of award-winning judges: Tony Costa, 2019 winner of the Archibald Prize, Patrick Cremin, an artist and arts worker based in Sydney and Carrie Kibbler, the Curator at Hazelhurst Arts Centre.
Of the calibre of entries, the judges said, “Deciding on the finalists for this year’s Georges River Art Prize was no easy task. The calibre across the board is of an incredibly high standard, with a diverse selection of artists represented, both local and further afield.
“The final selection is a confident collection of artworks across various mediums, exploring subject matter that reflects contemporary art practice in Australia.
There is also a dominant theme in some works that depict the landscape and people of Southern Sydney, highlighting the thriving creative communities here.”
Georges River Mayor Sam Elmir said, “I wish all the finalists, particularly our local artists, the best of luck for the upcoming announcement events on 26 and 27 October.
“I encourage all residents to visit the main and youth upcoming finalists’ exhibitions to support and enjoy our local and national art community’s works. Art of all genres strengthens our community through creative self-expression, and cultural appreciation by breaking cultural, social and economic barriers.”
Winners’ announcements and finalists’ exhibition:
Winners of the Georges River Little Artist Prize and Youth Prize will be announced on Thursday 26 October 2023 at Clive James Library & Service Centre, Kogarah.
The winners of the Georges River Art Prize 2023 (Painting, Sculpture and Local Artist Prizes) will be announced on Friday 27 October 2023 at Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
The finalists’ exhibition will be on show from Saturday 28 October 2023 to Thursday 18 January 2024.
For more details on the Georges River Art Prize 2023, please visit Council’s Georges River Art Prize page
