The Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize Returns for 2024
artists are invited to submit their work exploring the theme of a sense of place by march 31st
Following the lost years of the global pandemic, Fleurieu Arthouse are pleased to be hosting the prestigious Fleurieu Biennale as it returns for 2024.
Artists are invited to submit works (2D or 3D) exploring the theme A Sense of Place.
There are three prizes;
The Fleurieu Art Prize - $20,000
Emerging Artist’s Prize - $5000
People’s Choice Award - $2000\
Judges include Lisa Slade, Assistant Director Artistic Programs at Art Gallery of South Australia, Brian Parkes, CEO at Jam Factory and Nichola Folland Head of Contemporary Studies and Sculpture at Adelaide Central School of Art.
Online entries opened on 15 January 2024 for artworks created after 1 January 2023. For more details, including the Terms and Conditions of entry visit the website.
An important part of our cultural heritage
First established in 1998, The Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize was the brainchild of David Dridan, Greg Trott and Tony Parkinson who shared a common goal to raise the profile of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Over the years, the prize has garnered much publicity for the area and for entrants and prize winners alike.The Fleurieu Art Prize was ambitious from the outset and is considered to be an important part of our cultural heritage today.
Previous winners include -
2018 James Tylor and Laura Willis for their collaborative artwork Hidden Landscapes: Kangaroo Island.
Hidden Landscapes: Kangaroo Island - James Tylor and Laura Willis
2016 Tony Albert for his piece The Hand You’re Dealt.
The Hand You’re Dealt - Tony Albert
2013 - Fiona Lowry for. her work Alone with you.
Alone with you - Fiona Albert
All shortlisted finalists will be invited to exhibit their artwork at the Fleurieu Arthouse in McLaren Vale, South Australia from 7 June – 14 July 2024. The winning artwork will be selected from this exhibition.
All artworks in the exhibition will be available for sale, with a commission retained by the not for profit Fleurieu Art Foundation to cover costs of future events.
The winners and other finalists of both the Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize and the Emerging Artist prize may be invited to participate in artist talks and media events surrounding the event.
See the website for more information and the Terms & Conditions of entry.
Key Dates
Entries open: 15 January 2024
Entries close: 5pm Sunday 31st March 2024
Finalists announced: First week of May 2024
Shortlisted Works delivered: 1-4 June 2024
Exhibition: 7 June – 14 July 2024
Winner announced: 7 June 2024 at Fleurieu Arthouse