WELCOME TO THE PADDINGTON ART PRIZE 2018

Welcome to the Paddington Art Prize 2018. We look forward to sharing another exciting year with everyone. As we begin preparations for our 15th year we would like to extend our thanks to our sponsors and supporters, some of whom have been with us for many years. Our sponsors include Chris Antico, The Sydney Art Store, UNSW Art and Design, Charvin Oils, Defiance Gallery, Lucio’s Italian Restaurant, Sofala Cottage, Tracey Deep Floral Sculpture and Valiant Hire. We wish everyone great success for 2018.

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A $30,000 National acquisitive prize for a painting inspired by the Australian landscape, now in it’s 15th year. In addition, UNSW Art & Design will offer a selected artist the opportunity to create a limited edition print and a $3,000 prize will be presented to the Honourable Mention recipient. A $1,000 gift certificate from the Sydney Art Store will be presented to the Highly Commended recipient. We are continuing the People’s Choice Award with a $1,000 gift certificate sponsored by Charvin Oils. We are proud to announce an inaugural prize from Defiance Gallery who will offer 2 unrepresented artists, who have been selected as 2018 finalists, the opportunity to have a solo show with Defiance Gallery at Mary Place in 2019.