The Lester Prize are going well as time is ticking away. With just three months left to go, we wanted to remind you that the closing date is fast approaching – Friday, June 19th is the last day to receive your entry.
We’ve already received some wonderful submissions and are eagerly anticipating yours! The 40 Finalists chosen will have their work exhibited at the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip, as well as included in a regional tour, and be invited to participate in our community engagement program including workshops, online engagement, artist talks and more.
And, of course, entrants will be in the running to win a share of over $130,000 worth of cash and prizes, including:
The Richard Lester Prize for Portraiture (selected by a panel of judges; non-acquisitive) | $50,000 cash
Tony Fini Foundation Artist Prize (selected by artists’ peers; non-acquisitive) | $20,000 cash
Baldock Family People’s Choice Prize (selected by the general public) | $15,000 cash
Minderoo Foundation Spirit Prize (selected by Minderoo Foundation; non-acquisitive) | $20,000 cash
Barton Family Foundation Installers’ Prize (selected by the WA Museum installation team) | $10,000 cash
Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize (selected by a panel of judges; non-acquisitive) | $5,000 cash
Highly Commended (selected by a panel of judges) | up to $5,000 value