The theme for the 2016 R & M McGivern Prize is Text.
“I used language because I wanted to offer content that people – not necessarily art people – could understand.”
— Jenny Holzer
Exhibition dates: 22 September 2016 to 11 December 2016.
Location: ArtSpace at Realm in Ringwood Town Square, 175 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood.
The theme: Text
Given the rapid developments in the way we communicate, it is timely to consider the role of text in art.
Muriel McGivern was both a published author and practicing artist, so it’s apt that the 2016 R & M McGivern Prize should harness the power of the painted word.
There is a vast reach throughout history where text is incorporated into painting as an aesthetic component. In contemporary painting, the use of text finds its origins in Pop Minimal and Conceptual traditions. In painting today, it assumes many forms; as found object, marker, descriptor, defacement or formal surface.
Apply for the R & M McGivern Prize 2016
- R & M McGivern Prize 2016 Application Form (PDF, 241 kb)
- R & M McGivern Prize 2016 Application Form (Doc, 2,524 kb)
About the R & M McGivern Prize
The R & M McGivern Prize was established by the will of the late Muriel Evelyn McGivern and is a legacy of Muriel’s support of the arts in Maroondah. In accordance with the will, the prize is awarded by the Perpetual Trustee Company every three years, for the painting which is the most worthy.
The $25,000 prize is awarded every three years for an outstanding, original art work in the medium of oil or watercolour painting — with the 2016 theme being Text.
The winning art work will become the property of the Maroondah City Art Collection — aiming to build a high quality collection of works for the Maroondah region.
Selection panel
The 2016 selection panel will include:
- Charlotte Day, Director, Monash University Museum of Art
- Helen Hughes, Curator, Gertrude Contemporary
- Lisa Byrne, Curator, ArtSpace Realm
The 2016 judge will be:
- Victoria Lynn, Director, Tarrawarra Museum of Art
Key dates
Tuesday 31 May, 2016
Entries close at 11.55pm AEST. Digital images of artworks, completed application forms and all relevant attachments must be received by or on this date.
Tuesday 5 July, 2016
Pre-selection of works by judge and selectors via materials submitted online.
Friday 8 July, 2016
Applicants will be advised via email if artworks are selected for the finalist exhibition.
Thursday 22 September, 2016
Exhibition opens to the public and the winner announced for the R & M McGivern Prize 2016.
Sunday 11 December, 2016
Exhibition closes.
For further information on the The R & M McGivern Prize 2016, contact Curator of ArtSpace at Realm Lisa Byne on 9298 4538.
Image: Vin Ryan, Prickly pear, Sunshine (2012)
