Sir John Sulman Prize

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Applications close
26 April 2024
Announced
7 June 2024
Prize money
AUD $40,000
Location
NSW, Australia
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Awarded for what the judge(s) consider to be the best subject/genre painting and/or murals/mural project executed during the previous two years. The Sulman Prize carries Value: $40,000 (non-acquisitive).

A genre painting is normally a composition representing some aspect or aspects of everyday life, and may feature figurative, still-life, interior or figure-in-landscape themes. A subject painting, in contrast to a genre painting, is idealised or dramatised. Typically, a subject painting takes its theme from history, poetry, mythology or religion. In both cases, however, the style may be figurative, representative, abstract or semi-abstract. A mural is a picture that is affixed directly to a wall or ceiling, as part of an architectural and/or decorative scheme.

Unlike the Wynne and Archibald Prizes, the Sulman is not judged by the trustees but by a judge invited by the trustees.

Venue: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.

Contact: Art Gallery of New South Wales on tel: (02) 9225 1700 or email: entries@ag.nsw.gov.au.

Summary
Application dates
31 January 2024 - 26 April 2024
Exhibition dates
8 June 2024 - 8 September 2024
Finalists notified
30 May 2024
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
Nell
Prize genre
General
Location
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $40,000
Fees
There is a $50 fee for entering the prize.
Last updated
9 January 2024
Prior Winners
2023: Doris Bush Nungarrayi - Winner ($40,000)
2022: Claire Healy - Joint winner ($40,000)
2022: Sean Cordeiro - Joint winner ($40,000)
2020: Marikit Santiago - Winner ($40,000)
2019: McLean Edwards - Winner ($50,000)
2018: Kaylene Whiskey - Winner ($50,000)
2017: Joan Ross - Winner ($50,000)
2016: Esther Stewart - Winner ($30,000)
2015: Jason Phu - Winner ($30,000)
2014: Andrew Sullivan - Winner ($30,000)