Gala Opening: Manning Art Prize 2017

The biennial Manning Art Prize commenced in 1990, with entries open to Australian artists. The Art Prize features a partnership between Friends, which funds the Art Prize through the Friends Art Fund Trust, and the Manning Regional Art Gallery who organise entries and curate the exhibition. After 25 years, the Manning Art Prize has become a prestigious national event on the Australian Arts Calendar and is open to artists in a variety of mediums. The lucrative event this year carries a $20,000 prize pool. The winning entry will be acquired by the Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery and donated to the Manning Regional Art Gallery permanent collection.

“Naked & Nude refers to two things: firstly the great tradition of the Nude: a person who is bare with no covering or decoration. Secondly, a wider definition: something that is revealed, laid bare, unmasked or vulnerable”.

IMPORTANT DATES

Close of entries  —–     7th July

Announcements of selected finalists ——   28th July

Delivery of works to the Gallery by  ——   25th August

Gala Opening & announcements of winners  ——   2nd  September

Exhibition dates ——-  2nd September to 15th October

Collection of works  ——  16th and 17th October

 

When

Location

Manning Regional Art Gallery, 12 Macquarie Street, TAREE, 2430, View Map