Australia’s most prestigious art award is making an exclusive appearance in the south-east later this year.
Bunjil Place will exhibit The 2022 Archibald Prize between Saturday 3 September and Sunday 16 October, along with around 50 other esteemed Archibald Prize finalists and submissions.
The Narre Warren entertainment and culture space is the first stop and exclusive Victorian venue on the Archibald Prize’s regional tour, which will then make its way to galleries throughout the country.
City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said it was a great honour to have Australia’s most prestigious prize on display at the world-class Bunjil Place Gallery.
“This internationally renowned art prize will draw many visitors to the City of Casey, and we can’t wait to put on our own display showing the vibrancy, culture and creative experiences that makes Bunjil Place and its surrounds a premium destination,” she said.
“We hope visiting art lovers will explore the Bunjil Place entertainment precinct as well as adventuring to neighbouring spaces and places, foodie destinations, botanic gardens and parklands while they are here.”
The display at Bunjil Place Gallery will feature the notable Packing Room Prize winner Claus Stangl with his portrait of director, writer, actor and producer Taika Waititi alongside 2022 Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas with his portrait of Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens, titled Moby Dickens.
The Archibald Prize is seen as Australia’s oldest and most prestigious portrait prize, awarded by trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales for “the best portrait, preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in Art, Letters, Science or Politics.”
Tickets go on sale from Monday 18 July.
Join the waitlist to secure the best tickets before they go on general sale. For further information visit bunjilplace.com.au
