Whitsundays Arts Festival Art Prize Exhibition

Bringing art to the heart of Airlie Beach, the Whitsundays Arts Festival presents the Whitsundays Art Prize Exhibition.

In only its second year, the Whitsundays Art Prize is a vibrant visual arts award, incorporating painting and sculpture, and reflects the extraordinary creative practice across our region and from around Australia. This year, the Exhibition includes over 70 works from 63 Australian artists, working in 2D and 3D mediums.

Held in the Elbow Room at the Coral Sea Resort overlooking the ocean and islands, the Exhibition is centred on the theme of ‘Memories.’

The 2022 judging panel is led by Tracy Cooper Lavery, Director, Gallery & Visual Arts at HOTA Home of the Arts Gold Coast, joined by interdisciplinary artist Mary Ann Santin of ARI Whitsundays, and Kate O’Hara, Director of Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts.

Finalist works will be on display in the Coral Sea Resort from 23 September to 30 September, with winners to be announced at the opening night event, which welcomes the public to attend. Attendees will also be able to vote for their favourite art piece in the ‘People’s Choice Award.'

Gallery Opening Hours:
OPENING NIGHT | 6.30pm to 8pm | Friday 23 September
9am to 4pm | Saturday 24 September
9am to 4pm | Sunday 25 September
9am to 4pm | Monday 26 September
9am to 4pm | Tuesday 27 September
9am to 4pm | Wednesday 28 September
9am to 4pm | Thursday 29 September
9am to 1pm | Friday 30 September