ABOUT

Newcastle Art Space is proud to once again lead the promotion and coordination of this rich art prize on behalf of The Newcastle Club Foundation. The Club has made a strong commitment to local artists through its art collection, and through the establishment and ongoing evolution of this annual acquisitive art prize. In working with NAS as its partner in delivery of the Prize, the Club recognises the history and strength of NAS as a conduit to our region’s artistic community and beyond.

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THEME

Artists are invited to create a painting in response to their interpretation and or personal experience of Newcastle and or the Hunter.

This year’s theme is intentionally broad, whilst acknowledging the legacy of the prize, which is to support the creation of artwork in the Hunter and about the Hunter. Please note this theme is not driven by a specific genre and can be interpreted at the artist’s discretion.  
The submitted work must be accompanied by an artist statement which outlines the artist's inspiration and creative direction plus a short biography.  

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PRIZES

Total prize money of $15,000:

The Newcastle Club Foundation Art Prize (Acquisitive)                                        $12,000

The Newcastle Club Members’ Choice Award (Non-Acquisitive)                          $1,000

The Newcastle Club Foundation Fresh Talent Award (Non-Acquisitive)              $1,000

The Newcastle Club Foundation & NAS Staff Choice Award (Non-Acquisitive)  $1,000

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JUDGES

This year's judges are:

Semi-Finalist Judges: Madeleine K Snow (NAS Curator & Manager of Creative Programs) & Artist Paul Maher (2023 NCF Art Prize Overall Winner)

Finalist Judges: Jasmine Keen (Mac Yapang Curator & Operations Coordinator) & Dr Catherine Dunlop (Newcastle Club Foundation Representative)

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