THE CHURCHIE NATIONAL EMERGING ART PRIZE / FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

Anna Carey_Pool Side_2014_digital print_80 x 120cm_edition of 7

Svetlana Bailey_Untitled2_2014_C Type Print_120x150

Congratulations to Anna Carey and Svetlana Bailey on being chosen as finalists in this year's Churchie National Emerging Art Prize.

Established in 1987, the Churchie Prize is a highly regarded emerging art prize dedicated to innovation and excellence across contemporary, traditional and new media genres.

Hundreds of entries are attracted from all over Australia with a select few being chosen to exhibit at Griffith University Art Gallery, South Bank, Brisbane. The exhibition offers an inspiring glimpse into the future of Australian Contemporary Art.

The official exhibition opening and prize announcement will take place on 1 August 2014.

JOSEPHINE ULRICK AND WIN SCHUBERT PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD

Congratulations to Svetlana Bailey, Liam Benson, Anna Carey, Anne MacDonald and Katie Sorrenson all of whom are finalists in the 2013 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award.

Now in its 13th year, The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award is considered one of the most important annual surveys of contemporary Australian photographic practice. This highly anticipated award, with a total $30,000 in prizes and acquisitions, is a highlight of Gold Coast City Gallery’s exhibition program. From close to 300 entries, this year’s guest judge acclaimed New Zealand photographer Anne Noble selected 65 finalists.

The winner of the 2013 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award will be announced on Saturday 6 April at the Gold Coast City Gallery.

Liam Benson_The Opal Queen_2012

Katie Sorrenson_For All Tomorrow’s Parties (diptych) _2012

Anne MacDonald_Party no. 3_2012-13

Svetlana Bailey_10/17_2010

Anna Carey_Pacific Moon_2012