Hutchins' Art Prize

The Hutchins Art Prize is an acquisitive award for works on paper. Artists throughout Australasia may enter. Total prize money in 2009 was AU$18,000.00, underwritten by The Hutchins Foundation.

2009 was the eleventh year of Hutchins Art Prize. Its continued growth from humble beginnings has been most rewarding. Since its inception in 1997, the Hutchins Art Prize has grown in stature and has become recognised as one of the leading awards of its genre in Australia. A dramatic increase in entries has occurred over the years.

The 2009 Hutchins Art Prize was the second to be staged as a biennial award.  The change to a two year format has allowed greater prize money to be offered whilst expanding the competition's national profile. The next Hutchins Art Prize year will be 2011 and information will be posted on this web page closer to the Hutchins Art Prize being launched for 2011.

From the numerous entries received, the judging panel of five, select approximately sixty works which are then presented in The Finalists’ Exhibition. From the Finalists, the Judges select a winner, who receives $15,000.00, and a runner-up who receives $2,000.00. There is an award of $500.00 for students enrolled in a recognised art school and a People's Choice Award of $500.00.

The Finalists’ Exhibition is held at The Long Gallery, Salamanca Place, Hobart.This is a show of national significance, giving art lovers and students a unique opportunity to view work by many of Australia’s leading established and emerging artists.

A prime objective of the Hutchins Art Prize is to highlight the commitment of The Hutchins School to fostering cultural activities for its students. Students are encouraged to take a close interest in the exhibition, and parents and the wider community are presented with a broader prospective of the School.

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