Gala Opening - Naked & Nude Art Prize 2025

Next date: Saturday, 19 July 2025 | 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Naked & Nude Art Prize 2025

Gala Opening

Saturday, 19 July at 6pm

We are excited to announce Susi Muddiman OAM, the newly appointed Director of Ngununggula gallery will be this year's judge. The winner of Naked & Nude 2025 will be announced at the Gallery Official Gala Opening on July 19, 6:30pm.

The theme ‘Naked & Nude’ is an evocative platform for creative inspiration, and artists delve into representations of the human form. With a history dating back to ancient times across many cultures, the exposed human figure is one the most enduring themes in the visual arts and remains relevant to artists across all disciplines. 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.

The biennial Naked & Nude Art Prize (previously the Manning Art Prize: Naked & Nude) commenced in 1990 with entries open to Australian artists. The Art Prize is a partnership between Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery and the Manning Regional Art Gallery. After 33 years, the Naked & Nude Art Prize has become a prestigious national event on the Australian Arts Calendar and is open to artists in a variety of mediums. The winning entry is acquired by the Friends and donated to the Manning Regional Art Gallery’s permanent collection.