The National Capital Art Prize was launched in 2021. COVID was a catalyst that spurred on the philanthropist, Robert Stephens, who initiated the Prize, to support artists across the nation who had been limited in their opportunities to exhibit and sell their work.
In its first year, and from a standing start, the National Capital Art Prize competition received over 1,000 entries. Artists from every State and Territory submitted work and this number of entries almost doubled our expectations for year one of this annual competition. Many works were of outstanding quality, including from well known and emerging artists. A panel of eminent judges selected the finalists.
Finalist entries were then hosted in an online gallery and a modest national social media campaign encouraged Australians to vote on the People’s Choice, resulted in over 25,000 votes. Again, a great deal more than anticipated.
The 2022 National Capital Art Prize opens on Monday 7 February 2022!
