Redland Art Awards finalists announced

Finalists in the prestigious biennial Redland Art Awards have been announced, with their work to go on display from 8 December.

Redland City Mayor Jos Mitchell said the biennial awards received more than 400 entries this year from across Australia, from which the 55 finalists were selected.

“The finalists – including nine from Redlands Coast – were chosen from a very competitive pool, each bringing unique perspectives and artistic styles,” the Mayor said.

“The awards have a total prize pool of more than $30,000, with the primary award winner’s artwork being acquired for the Redland Art Gallery Collection.”

All finalists will have their work showcased during an exhibition at Redland Art Gallery (RAG) Cleveland from Sunday 8 December 2024 to Tuesday 28 January 2025.

Winners of the primary award, runner-up awards and the member’s choice, will be announced at a gala opening event at RAG on 6 December.

At the end of the exhibition, the Meredith Foxton People’s Choice Award will be announced by its sponsors, Redland Yurara Art Society committee members.

RAG Galleries Manager Kerryanne Farrer said the awards brought together exceptional talent from across Australia.

“The awards are a unique platform that celebrate the diversity and depth of contemporary painting in Australia while highlighting the vibrant creative voices within our own community,” she said.

“Supporting such a prestigious award reinforces Redland Art Galleries’ commitment to fostering artistic talent and strengthening connections between artists and audiences nationwide.”

The finalists were deliberated over by pre-selection judging panel members Avril Quaill, Director of QUAMPI, Quandamooka Arts and Cultural Centre / Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC), and well-respected Brisbane gallerist Jan Manton of Jan Manton Art.

Ms Manton said she was honoured to be a part of the pre-selection panel alongside Ms Quaill whom she “greatly admired”.

“Congratulations to the finalists, and I look forward to the announcement of the winners at the opening event,” she said.

Leading the judging panel and making the final selection of award winners is curator and art consultant Steven Alderton who is a former RAG Director, having overseen the establishment of the Redland City Council-operated gallery in Cleveland 21 years ago.

The 2024 Redland Art Awards finalists are: 

Adele Maloney

Andrew Hillhouse

Angie de Latour

Ann Thomson

Annette Raff

Armando Chant

Ashlee Becks

Belem Lett

Bridie Gillman

Caroline Gasteen

Celia Fernandez

David Fenoglio

Denise Cross

Don Braben

Dylan Jones

Eliza Adam

Fiona Chivers

Helle Cook

Jack Rogers

James Hale

Jeremy Beswarick

Joanne Currie Nalingu

John Braben

Jude Taggart Roberts

Julie Cane

Karla Marchesi

Kathryn Blumke

Kellie O’Dempsey

Kerrie Oliver

Kitty Horton

Krista Gardner

Lauren Rogers

Lindy Sale

Mark O’Hara

Marnie Collie

Merrett Keech

Min-Woo Bang

Mirra Whale

Natalie Lavelle

Neil Hann

Nicola Moss

Odessa Mahony-de Vries

Pat Hoffie

Penelope Oates

Petalia Humphreys

Rosella Namok

Sarah Mufford

Sorour Fattahi

Stephen Barwell

Steve Lopes

Tamara Beale

Therese Marie King

Thomas C. Chung

Tim Gregory

Todd Simpson

For more detail on the finalists’ work, go to the Redland Art Gallery website.