The Vessel: contained within and moving between – that’s the theme for this year’s coveted Lake Art Prize.
Artists working across all mediums are invited to enter the competition that will this year attract a $25,000 acquisitive prize pool.
The winning work will also become a valued member of the Lake Macquarie’s Museum of Art and Culture (MAC) Yapang collection.
MAC Yapang curator and operations coordinator Courtney Wagner says this year’s theme would allow artists to explore literal and lateral translations.
“The sky really is the limit for artists this year,” Ms Wagner said.
“The vessel can be portrayed literally through an object such as a form of a receptacle or intangible concepts, such as an image that could represent a memory or the notions of life, death and passage.”
Entries are welcome from a range of mediums including sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, installation and sound.
Lake Macquarie City Council arts producer Martina Mrongovius said artists aged 18 and over could take part in the competition.
“Council will purchase the winner’s work, and if the creation is valued at less than $25,000, we will look to purchase other outstanding entries from the competition,” Ms Mrongovius said.
“All finalists will have their work form part of an exhibition at MAC from Saturday 24 September to Sunday 11 December.”
Museums and Galleries of NSW CEO Brett Adlington will be among the expert judging panel.
Last year’s inaugural competition saw more than 600 artists from across Australia enter.
Ms Mrongovius was confident this year’s instalment would attract even more entries.
Applications close Monday 22 August, with finalists announced Monday 29 August.
The winner will be announced Friday 23 September.
