The judging panel has announced 65 artworks have been shortlisted for Hornsby Shire Council's 2024 Hornsby Art Prize. The finalist works of Painting, Sculpture, Digital Art Stills/Digital Photography, Drawing, and Printmaking will be on exhibition at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre from 25 October until 10 November.
Hosted in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society, the Hornsby Art Prize is a national art prize and exhibition celebrating contemporary Australian artists. This year, the competition has a total prize pool of $23,000, with the major prize $10,000.
The Art Prize has attracted nearly 600 entries from around Australia. Steven Head, Hornsby Shire Council's General Manager, said the artworks were compelling.
"We are thrilled by the strong response to this year's Hornsby Art Prize. The high standard of finalist works is considered to be some of the best we've seen, and every finalist deserves recognition. Entries have come from a wide range of artists, from emerging talents to highly regarded artists", Steven said.
"I want to extend my congratulations to all the finalists for their impressive works. The Hornsby Art Prize offers our community a unique chance to experience works from some of Australia's leading contemporary artists, right here in our local area."
This year's judges are Hazelhurst Regional Gallery Director, Sebastian Goldspink, and renowned Sydney based printmaker and teacher, Rew Hanks.
"Hornsby Art Society is pleased to be partnering once again with Hornsby Shire Council to deliver the 2024 Hornsby Art Prize, one of our favourite exhibitions of the year. I congratulate all of the finalists and this year's exhibition promises to be exceptional," said Hornsby Art Society President, Chris Beard
Winners of the Hornsby Art Prize, including the Hornsby Shire Local Artist Award, will be announced at an award ceremony on Friday 25 October. The Hornsby Art Prize Finalists' Exhibition will be held at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre from 25 October until 10 November, Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, and entry is free.
