National Equine Art Prize

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Applications close
23 February 2019
Announced
6 April 2019
Prize money
AUD $6,000
Location
VIC, Australia
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National Equine Art Prize

Presented by the Mansfield District Racing Club (MDRC), The National Equine Art Prize 2019, commemorates over 160 years of country racing with a celebration of ‘The High Country Horse’. The High Country region is synonymous with horses of various character, including: Brumbies, Mountain Cattlemen and their horses, The Rodeo, Draught Horses, Trail Riding, Country Racing Thoroughbreds and the everyday High Country horse.

The Art Prize is open to all Australian residents working to capture a realistic two-dimensional (2D) representation of the High Country Horse. Total prize monies of $6,000 include: $4,000 Winners Prize; $1,000 People’s Choice Prize; $500 Highly Commended Prize and; $500 Local Artist Prize (Mansfield Shire Residents). All Prizes are non-acuisitive (retained or sold by the artist).

The Winner will be chosen by renowned artist Richard Watson. The Judges decision on finalists and winners will be final and no further correspondence shall be entered into. 40 finalist works will be selected and showcased at The National Equine Art Prize Exhibit, held in an exclusive marquee OPEN to all, as part of the MDRC Mansfield Cup Day Races on Saturday April 6th 2019. People's Choice voting will be conducted on exhibition day with every entry going into the draw to win a $500 prize! An Awards Presentation to announce all winners will be held trackside after the final race. Each finalist is invited to attend the Race Day & Exhibition with a complimentary ticket included in the submission fee. To be considered for selection, a competitor must comply with all entry instructions and conditions.

Read more and dowload Conditions of Entry at: www.mansfieldcountryraces.com.au for detailed information. For any other queries please contact: Susan Kinloch ~ Secretary Mansfield District Racing Club By phone ~ +61 418 595 878 By Email ~ secretary@mansfieldraces.com.au

Summary
Application dates
1 August 2018 - 23 February 2019
Exhibition dates
06 April 2019 - 06 April 2019
Finalists notified
19 March 2019
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Biennial - Odd Years
Judges
Richard Watson
Prize genre
2D works
Location
Mansfield District Racing Club, Mansfield, Victoria
VIC
Australia
Prizes
AUD $6,000
Fees
Sales on the 6th April 2019 attract 17.5% commission payable to Mansfield District Racing Club
Last updated
15 August 2018
Prior Winners
No prize winners information available