Forty incredible artworks by artists from across Australia are now adorning the walls of Caloundra Regional Gallery for the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2020 exhibition.
From a record 711 entries, the finalists are vying for the major acquisitive prize of $25,000 sponsored by Argon Law and Sunshine Coast Council.
This year’s exhibition reflects exceptional 2D arts practice across Australia, encompassing a variety of mediums.
Finalists include established and emerging artists, such as Michael Nelson Jandamarra, Hiromi Tango, Natalya Hughes, Bundit Puanthong and Joanne Currie Nalingu as well as Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2015 winner Robert Fenton and local artists Stefan Dunlop and Veronica Cay.
Community Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said the exhibition demonstrated a shift towards artworks with stronger narratives and bolder expressions of feeling, colour and pattern.
“From COVID-19 inspired work to abstract, poignant and thought-provoking reflections on the world in which we live, this year’s exhibition has it all,” Cr Baberowski said.
“In the 15th year of the Sunshine Coast Art Prize, and the 20th anniversary of Caloundra Regional Gallery, it’s an extra special year for the selected finalists to be involved.
“Don’t miss this must-see exhibition, and when you visit, make sure you cast a vote for your favourite work in the People’s Choice prize.”
The Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2020 will be judged by high profile and accomplished HOTA Gallery and Visual Arts Director Tracy Cooper-Lavery.
The winners will be announced on Thursday, November 19.
The exhibition will close on Sunday, December 6.
The 40 finalist artworks can be viewed online by visiting the gallery website – gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. People’s Choice votes can also be submitted online, as well as in the gallery.
