The R & M McGivern Prize 2016

$25 000 awarded to the most worthy original painting in oil, acrylic, gouache or watercolour Entries close 11.55pm, 31st May 2016 Trustee: Perpetual Trustee Company Ltd The R & M McGivern Prize was established by the will of the late Muriel Evelyn McGivern and is a legacy of Muriel's support of the arts in Maroondah. In accordance with the will, it is awarded by the Trustee every three years, for the painting which is the most worthy. The Prize is awarded every three years by the Trustee for an outstanding, original art work in the medium of oil or watercolour painting. The winning art work will become the property of the Maroondah City Art Collection. The R& M McGivern Prize aims to promote artistic excellence in painting and build a high quality collection for the Maroondah region. Given the rapid developments in the way we communicate, it is timely to consider the role of text in art. Muriel McGivern was both a published author and practicing artist, so it is apt that the 2016 R & M McGivern Prize should harness the power of the painted word. There is a vast reach throughout history where text is incorporated into painting as an aesthetic component. In contemporary painting, the use of text finds its origins in Pop, Minimal and Conceptual traditions. In painting today, it assumes many forms; as found object, marker, descriptor, defacement or formal surface. Text in painting also manifests as a highly charged vehicle for protest, apology or confession. SELECTION PANEL Judge Victoria Lynn, Director, Tarrawarra Museum of Art Selection Panel Charlotte Day, Director, Monash University Museum of Art Helen Hughes, Curator, Gertrude Contemporary Lisa Byrne, Curator, ArtSpace Realm KEY DATES 11.55PM, Tuesday 31 May 2016 Entries close at 11.55pm AEST. Digital images of artworks, completed application forms and all relevant attachments must be received by or on this date. 5 JULY 2016 Pre-selection of works by judge and selectors via materials submitted online. 8 JULY 2016 Applicants will be advised via email if artworks are selected for the finalist exhibition. 7 "“ 12 SEPTEMBER 2016 Selected paintings must be delivered to nominated warehouse pre-exhibition. (Details will be forwarded to the relevant applicants). 22 SEPTEMBER 2016 Exhibition opens to the public. 10 DECEMBER 2016 Exhibition closes. MONDAY 12 DECEMBER 2016 BETWEEN 10AM "“ 2PM For further information Award Administrator: Lisa Byrne Curator ArtSpace Realm Phone: 03 9298 4538