The competition and exhibition is only open to artists living in Victoria. One outstanding entry will win the main Victorian 1st Prize Acquisitive Award of AUD$5,000. Other Merit Awards up to the value of AUD$4,000 will also be selected from artists living or working in Manningham, Nillumbik, Maroondah or Banyule. All artists, provided they live in Victoria, are eligible for the Victorian 1st Prize Award.

Artists are asked to submit an entry form, their CV, and accompanying images of the work, to Manningham Gallery by Monday 1 December 2008. Applications will be judged, with the exhibition being selected from the images submitted. Short-listed works must arrive at Manningham Gallery by Friday 6 March 2009. The Awards will be chosen from the works selected for exhibition.
Applications close Monday 01 December 2008
Artists advised of selection by Monday 12 January 2009
Final delivery date of artworks by Friday 6 March 2009
Exhibition Opening & Judge’s Presentation on Wednesday 25 March 2009
Exhibition Dates Wednesday 25 March to Saturday 11 April 2009

Manningham Gallery Tel (03) 9840 9367, Email [email protected], Website