Tom Carment with his 'Winter Self Portrait', 1999, oil on linen. Recipient of the 1999 'Open Prize'.
Join us at Waverley Library on Tuesday 25 August for a special artist talk celebrating 40 years of the Waverley Art Prize. Hear from past Prize winners Rosemary Lee, Tom Carment, Philjames and Nicola Smith as they reflect on the history of the Prize, their own practices and the creative connections that have shaped generations of artists.
Event Date: Tuesday, August 25 from 5.30–6.45pm*
Waverley Library Theatrette: 32-48 Denison Street, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022 (inside the Waverley Library / Ron Lander Centre)
Thank you to the guest curator, Jasmin Stephens and the Waverley Council.
Celebrating 40 years of the Waverley Art Prize, this vibrant exhibition brings together a selection of winning works from one of New South Wales’ most long-standing art prizes. Marking a milestone year, the show highlights the breadth, range, and innovation of the artists who have helped shape this national art prize and much-loved fixture of the local cultural calendar.
Spanning four decades and featuring artwork by John Bokor, Tom Carment, Janet Laurence, Rosemary Lee, PhilJames, Wendy Sharpe and Nicola Smith, the exhibition showcases a wide range of ideas and approaches, reflecting the diversity and calibre of artists who have entered the painting and drawing prize since it began. Established in 1986, the Waverley Art Prize started as a community-focused prize supporting local artists. It has since grown into a nationally recognised award for emerging and mid-career practitioners with finalist and winner alumni among the country’s most respected contemporary artists.