Tickets are available now for the highly anticipated 2023 Archibald Prize at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, the exclusive Victorian destination for the popular event.
Opening 15 September, the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will welcome enthusiastic art lovers for the prestigious and popular prize with an extraordinary display of 57 portraits, including this year’s winning portrait of singer songwriter Montaigne by Julia Gutman alongside the notable Packing Room Prize 2023 winning work of Cal Wilson by Andrea Huelin.
As the first stop on theArchibald Prize 2023regional tour, the stunning Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will feature portraits of public figures and cultural identities from all walks of life, reflecting the stories of our times.
As part of the Archibald Prize celebrations, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is curating a program of events including artist talks, tours, workshops, and stacks of family-friendly activities for the school holidays.
The Gallery precinct will be serving up coffee, lunch, a glass of Peninsula wine or a tasty treat from either the Archie’s Café or the Dromana Hillside HABITAT Bar. Friday nights, the exhibition will be open late until 9pm. Unwind at HABITAT Bar, with live music from local artists and an extensive menu of drinks from renowned Mornington Peninsula purveyors such as TWOBAYS Brewery, Jetty Road, JimmyRum, Bass & Flinders Distillery, Rhino Tiger Bear Winery and Rahona Winery. Dine from food pop-ups and enjoy cheese boards courtesy of The Vegan Dairy and Boatshed Cheese.
This exclusive Victorian exhibition will bring tens of thousands of visitors to the iconic Mornington Peninsula destination to enjoy the works on display and the immersive program of events and art experiences.
Established in 1921, Archibald Prize is now more than a century old and is judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
TheArchibald Prize 2023will be on display at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington from 15 September to 5 November 2023.
Timed entry, flexible entry and open late tickets available now. To book your spot to experience Australia’s most prestigious art prize visit mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Installation view of the Archibald Prize 2023 exhibition featuring (left-right) Marie Mansfield, Yvette Coppersmith, Kim Leutwyler, Matt Adnate, Angela Brennan, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales
Quote from Mayor Councillor Steve Holland:
“We are excited to be hosting Australia’s number one art exhibition again. It will not only benefit MPRG, but also the wider Mornignton Peninsula community, including retailers, hospitality and accommodation businesses.
“When the Archibald Prize last came to our Gallery a decade ago, tickets sold quickly, and some weeks were completely sold out. If you plan to go, get hold of your tickets early to avoid disappointment!”
Quote from Danny Lacy, Director, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery:
‘We are excited to announce that tickets are now available for this exhibition. It’s an honour to have the Archibald Prize return to grace our walls for the first time in ten years. This event is as popular as ever and we encourage art fans and cultural adventurers to book their tickets in advance so they can plan their Mornington Peninsula experience.’
The Archibald Prize 2023 is presented by the Art Gallery of NSW and represents Australia’s oldest and most prestigious art award to be shown exclusively in Victoria at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. An Art Gallery of New South Wales Touring Exhibition.
