The $6,000 Tasmanian Art Award is an art competition and exhibition held each year at Eskleigh Home near Perth, Tasmania with all works offered for sale to the public.
The Exhibition will be held between Saturday 13 and Sunday 21 April 2013, with a Preview Evening on Friday 12 April to open the exhibition and announce the Award winners.
The $6,000 Tasmanian Art Award at Eskleigh is designed to promote Eskleigh by raising public interest and appreciation of Eskleigh’s work in the community. The Tasmanian Art Award is also intended to facilitate the public’s exposure to the artists’ work and to reward artists’ efforts with cash prizes and awards for excellence.
The Tasmanian Art Award is a significant event in the Tasmanian Arts Calendar and attracts artists with established reputations as well as new exhibitors. 203 entries were exhibited. All artwork is for sale and may be viewed during the nine public exhibition days.
The following awards will be offered to exhibitors in 2013:
- $6,000 TASMANIAN ART AWARD A $6,000 cash prize will be awarded to the most outstanding entry. The winning entry becomes the property of Eskleigh and will be added to the Eskleigh Collection, and displayed in the public areas of the homestead.
- $1,500 PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN WATERCOLOUR A $1,500 cash prize will be awarded for Excellence in Watercolour.
- $1,500 SCULPTURE PRIZE A $1,500 cash prize will be presented to an artist selected by the Judges for particular mention and commendation.
- $1,500 JUDGES’ COMMENDATION PRIZE Two $1,500 cash prizes will be presented to artists selected by the Judges for particular mention and commendation.
- $500 PEOPLE’S PRIZE A $500 cash prize will be awarded for the most popular entry judged by the public who view the exhibition and submit a vote.
