North Sydney Art Prize 2019

Exhibition Dates:  2-17 March 2019

Venue: The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton 2060

 The Coal Loader North Sydney Art Prize exhibition site map (451KB)

The North Sydney Art Prize is a major biennial arts event showcasing some of the best in contemporary art by artists across Australia.

The indoor and outdoor works will be selected for exhibition 2-17 March 2019 at the iconic Coal Loader in Waverton. Selected works will be exhibited in the Caretakers Cottage, Artist Studio, Workshop, Mess Hall, Platform, Tunnels 1 & 2, newly refurbished Chambers, and throughout the Coal Loader site and surrounding parklands. This unique site enables broad participation and accommodates the inclusion of all mediums.

Entries Now Open 

Applications will be accepted only using the online application form linked below.

Artists are required to read the North Sydney Art Prize 2019 Conditions of Entry (587KB) before submitting an application. If submitting a proposal for an installation, please include images of previous works, if applicable. If submitting a proposal for a sculpture or installation a site visit is recommended, however Tunnel 1 and the adjacent chambers are closed to the public and accessible by appointment only. Contact the Exhibition Manager & Site Curator for access times.

2019 Curatorial Theme

The curatorial theme outlined in The North Sydney Art Prize 2019 Brief (577KB) , embraces innovation and encourages artists to consider the overarching principles of the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability.

2019 Selection Panel

Dr Therese Kenyon, Artist, Curator, Arts Writer and Director Eramboo Artist Environment Dr Kath Fries, Artist, Curator and Founder & Chair John Fries Award Jenny Cheeseman, Head of Curatorial, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre

2019 Exhibition Manager & Site Curator

Alison Clark, Team Leader Arts & Culture, North Sydney Council

North Sydney Council sponsors two categories including the Major Open Award and Emerging Artist Award. All entries are eligible for the Major Open Award.

Council gratefully acknowledges the support of local businesses for their continuing sponsorship of The North Sydney Art Prize.

Award Categories

Major Open Award sponsored by North Sydney Council

$20,000

Award for Sculpture

sponsored by Dexus

$15,000

Site Specific Award sponsored by Australian Catholic University

$7,500

Emerging Artist Award sponsored by North Sydney Council

$2,000

Work on/with Paper Award

sponsored by Primrose Park Arts & Craft Centre Inc.

$1,000

Award for Painting

sponsored by Mosman Art Society Inc.

$1,000

Award for Drawing sponsored by Royal Art Society of NSW

$1,000

Coal Loader Chambers To view imagery of the Coal Loader Chambers check the videography from ‘The Red Project’

Coal Loader Site Photos

For information contact Alison Clark, [email protected] or phone 9936 8187