Archer Davies, Ocean, Oil on Canvas
Alair Pembegan, Flying Fox Story Place, Acrylic on canvas
the churchie national emerging art prize
2014 Finalist Exhibition
1 August – 20 September
Griffith University Art Gallery, South Bank, Brisbane
About ‘the churchie’:
‘The churchie’ offers an inspiring glimpse into the future of Australian contemporary art and has gained a reputation for talent-spotting emerging artists. Established in 1987 the churchie national emerging art prize is highly regarded emerging art prize dedicated to innovation and excellence across contemporary, traditional and new media genres. The annual non-acquisitive prize is an initiative of Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie), in partnership with Griffith University Art Gallery since 2010. The overall winner is awarded a $15, 000 prize sponsored by Brand+Slater Architects and two highly commended works are awarded $1,000 each. 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 churchie’ 2014:
• The churchie national emerging art prize official opening + prize announcement – Friday 1 August 6-8 pm, Griffith University Art Gallery, South Bank.
• The finalists will be exhibited at the gallery for eight weeks from 1 August – 20 September 2014.
• Alexie Glass-Kantor – Executive Director of Artspace Visual Arts Centre (ARTSPACE) Sydney, will be judging 41 artworks from 31 finalists and announcing the $15,000 overall winner.
• 578 artworks where entered in this year’s prize from around Australia
Please find attached the invitation for finalists names, public programs and gallery times as well as artworks by 2014 finalists Archer Davies and Alair Pambegan to use for publicity.
Let me know if you require any further information, alternatively you can visit our website http://www.churchieemergingart.com/
Lauren Edwards
Teacher Aide- Emerging Art
Committee Secretary
the churchie national emerging art prize
www.churchieemergingart.com
Lauren Edwards
