Peebles Print Prize finalists revealed

QUEENSCLIFF Gallery and Workshop in partnership with Graeme Peebles has announced the 39 finalists for this year’s Peebles Print Prize.

Each artist who submitted an artwork to PPP19 met the terms and conditions of the criteria, which proved a difficult task for the prize’s preliminary judges when creating the annual shortlist.

Entries were judged on how the work considered and celebrated the intaglio technique, the percentage of intaglio technique used, and the execution of the overall work.

Preliminary selection was undertaken by Graeme Peebles in collaboration with the QG&W directors.

The inaugural PPP was launched in 2017, providing an opportunity for budding printmakers to hone their craft in a supportive learning environment.

This year’s prize will align with the Geelong Gallery Acquisitive Print Award (GGAPA), forging a strong pathway for Australian printmakers.

The winner of this year’s award will receive cash in hand as well as return economy airfares, accommodation and one week of art/print courses at Scuola Grafica, Venice. The prize is valued at $6,000.

Other recognitions include the highly commended award ($2,000) and the people’s choice award ($500).

Judging the PPP19 will be master printer Bill Young and Geelong Gallery director Jason Smith. The exhibition will open on September 21 and run until November 24.

For more information, visit qgw.com.au.