FOR the first time, the “STILL: National Still Life Award” will recognise a local artist.
The Coffs Coast Artist Award is open to those currently living and/or working in the Coffs Coast region – taking in the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca local government areas.
Introducing the new award demonstrates the Yarrila Arts and Museum’s (YAM) commitment to supporting artists from the local region.
The closing date for entries is 6 July with finalists announced on 18 July.
An exhibition of finalists will run from Saturday 6 September to Sunday 9 November.
STILL is YAM’s national biennial acquisitive art award, established in 2017.
“With a prize pool of $36,000 we expect the standard of entry to be high for this biennial exhibition, which was established in 2017,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams said.
“It was last held in 2023 when we had 1143 entries.
“The national award is worth $30,000 alone and it’s a prize that includes acquisition of the art piece – so the winning artwork becomes part of YAM’s collection.”
STILL is open to all Australian resident artists with works in any medium made after 1 January 2024.
“The award aims to recognise excellence, diversity and innovation in contemporary still life practice while broadening the interpretation of this enduring genre,” City Planning and Communities Acting Director Ian Fitzgibbon said.
“By its nature the exhibition will be eclectic – entries might be painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, video and installation, or something else.”
There are three prizes. They are:
— STILL: National Still Life Award, $30,000 (acquisitive)
— Coffs Coast Artist Award, $5000 and
— People’s Choice Award $1000.
STILL is sponsored by Bryant McKinnon Lawyers, Moving Art and Peace Wines.
By Andrea FERRARI
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