COOEE ART LEVEN HOSTS: PADDINGTON ART PRIZE 2023

A $30,000 National Acquisitive Painting Prize Inspired by the Australian Landscape.

EXHIBITION OF NATIONAL FINALISTS

Opening Night and Prize Presentation

Join Marlene Antico OAM (Founder/Principal Sponsor), Chris Antico (Co-Sponsor), our 2023 Judges, and Non-Acquisitive Award Sponsors to celebrate.

THURSDAY 12th OCTOBER 6PM - 8PM

Prize Presentation and Speeches begin at 7pm

COOEE ART LEVEN GALLERY

17 Thurlow Street, Redfern NSW, 2016

www.paddingtonartprize.com.au

The Paddington Art Prize is a $30,000 National acquisitive prize, awarded annually for a painting inspired by the Australian landscape. Established in 2004 by Arts Patron, Marlene Antico OAM, this National prize takes its place among the country’s most lucrative and highly coveted painting prizes.

The prize encourages the interpretation of the landscape as a significant contemporary genre, its long tradition in Australian painting as a key contributor to our national ethos, and is a positive initiative in private patronage of the arts in Australia.

Marlene Antico OAM, created the Paddington Art Prize in order to assist with the monetary difficulties that often impede artists from showcasing their works. As an art student, gallery owner and volunteer guide at the AGNSW for over 10 years, she has underscored her commitment to supporting contemporary Australian artists, aware, of the financial concerns that prevent many artists from devoting themselves entirely to their art practice.

In 2017, Chris Antico, Marlene’s son joined as Co-sponsor of the prize, enabling its continued growth.

Marlene Antico OAM was awarded her Order of Australia in 2017 for her service to the Arts and to the community of Woollahra.

The Paddington Art Prize continues to help foster the careers of contemporary Australian artists and remains dedicated to supporting artists to realise their visions and be equipped to forge long-term artistic careers.

For more information go to: www.paddingtonartprize.com.au