The Wynne Prize 2024 is set to captivate audiences at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre from April 22 to June 15. Renowned for its celebration of Australian landscape painting and figurative sculpture, this prestigious art prize is a testament to the nation’s stunning natural beauty and the diverse talents of its artistic community. The Wynne Prize was established in 1897, following a bequest by Richard Wynne. The prize is judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW and is awarded to the best landscape painting of Australian scenery or figurative sculpture. The Wynne Prize has become a benchmark for Australian art, attracting top talent from across the nation. Some of the key features of the Wynne Prize 2024 include:
- 738 entries from artists across Australia
- 21 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists featured in the finals
- 41 finalists selected from the entries
- Billy Bian, Janet Koongotema, Vincent Namatjira, and Djakau Yunupiu among the finalists
The Wynne Prize has a long history of celebrating Australian art, with some of the most renowned artists in the country showcasing their work. The prize has been won by artists such as Charles Blackman and John Olsen, who are widely regarded as two of the most influential artists of the 20th century. In 2024, the Wynne Prize saw an impressive 738 entries, with 41 finalists selected. The finalists include 21 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, which is the highest number of Indigenous artists ever to be featured in the prestigious prize. This is a testament to the growing diversity and talent of the Australian art scene. The Wynne Prize exhibition will be held at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre from April 22 to June 15. The exhibition will feature a wide range of artworks, including landscape paintings and figurative sculptures. The Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill has welcomed the Wynne Prize exhibition to the Blue Mountains. “Bringing the Wynne Prize exhibition to the Blue Mountains is one of the highlights of the 2025 arts calendar and presents an opportunity to view some of the best emerging and established artists from around Australia,” he said. The $50,000 Wynne Prize is awarded to the best landscape painting or figurative sculpture. The prize is a testament to the nation’s stunning natural beauty and the diverse talents of its artistic community. The Wynne Prize is also an opportunity for visitors to engage with the art and learn more about the artists and their work. The Blue Mountains Council invites visitors to join Beatrice Gralton, Art Gallery of NSW senior curator of contemporary Australian Art, for a special gallery talk on Saturday, 24 May, from 11am-noon. The Wynne Prize is a celebration of Australian art and Australian culture, and it provides an opportunity for visitors to engage with the art and learn more about the artists and their work. The Wynne Prize is a must-visit event for anyone interested in Australian art and Australian culture.
“The Wynne Prize is a celebration of the nation’s stunning natural beauty and the diverse talents of its artistic community.” – Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill
The Wynne Prize exhibition will be open to the public from April 22 to June 15. Visitors can learn more about the prize and its history at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre.
The Wynne Prize is a prestigious art competition that celebrates Australian landscape painting and figurative sculpture. The prize was established in 1897 and is awarded to the best landscape painting or figurative sculpture.