Entries close:7 June 2024
Artists from across Australia to submit portraits of an Australian (or Australians) that they respect or admire, or a self-portrait.
The 40 Finalists chosen will have their work exhibited at the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip, as well as included in a regional tour, and be invited to participate in our community engagement program including workshops, online engagement, artist talks and more.
And, of course, entrants will be in the running to win a share of over $115,000 worth of cash and prizes, including:
• The Richard Lester Prize for Portraiture (selected by a panel of judges; non-acquisitive) | $50,000 cash
• Tony Fini Foundation Artist Prize (selected by artists’ peers; non-acquisitive) | $20,000 cash
• Baldock Family People’s Choice Prize (selected by the general public) | $15,000 cash
• Minderoo Foundation Spirit Prize (selected by Minderoo Foundation; non-acquisitive) | $10,000 cash
• Barton Family Foundation Installers’ Prize (selected by the WA Museum installation team) | $10,000 cash
• Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize (selected by a panel of judges; non-acquisitive) | $5,000 cash
• Highly Commended (selected by a panel of judges) | up to $5,000 value
For all the details please visit https://www.lesterprize.com/artists/submit-entry-2/