2008 Blake Prize - Call for Entries - spiritual and religious art prize


2008 Blake Prize - Call for Entries

Wednesday May 21, 2008 -

Spiritual, religious, sometimes controversial but NEVER boring – The Blake Prize is on again this year!

In 2008, The Blake Prize will increase in prize money from $15,000 to $20,000. The John Coburn Emerging Artist Award of $5,000 will again be awarded.

Entries for this year's Blake Prize close on Friday 27 June, 2008.

Entry to the Blake is now by digital submission. Artists have been asked to submit 2 images of their entry (one full view and a detail) or a 30 second sample for new media works. Each image should be no more than 1MB in size. Further information regarding the conditions of entry can be found at www.blakeprize.com.au.

This year's judges are:
Dr Christopher Allen, Lecturer, Art History and Theory, National Art School
Dr Kathleen McPhillips, Senior Lecturer in Humanities and Religious Commentator, University of Western Sydney
Lachlan Warner, Artist, Lecturer and National Gallery Coordinator, Australian Catholic University

Further details and entry forms can be found at www.blakeprize.com.au

KEY DATES
Entries close: Friday 27 June
Exhibition opening: Thursday 4 September
Exhibition: Friday 5 September – Saturday 4 October




The Blake Prize for Religious Art is awarded by the Blake Society Ltd in partnership with the National Art School.

If you'd like more information about this topic, or would like to arrange an interview with a representative from the Blake Society, please call Rev. Rod Pattenden on 0418 861 267 or e-mail info@blakeprize.com.au