Liminal Art Prize returns

LIMINAL Gallery and Lab will soon open the doors to its biggest exhibition when the Liminal Art Prize returns for this year.

The non-acquisitive national prize, formally known as the Hue and Cry Art Prize, celebrates diverse visual art practice across Australia, open to emerging and professional artists.

As part of the Art Prize, 2D works across all mediums will be on display, with the gallery offering a supportive platform for all artists equally.

Unlike other art prizes, all artists who have submitted works into the exhibition will have their pieces displayed as the gallery works to champion thoughtful, conversation-sparking work and a supportive platform for all artists.

Because all works are displayed, the unique format also means there are no finalists for the prizes, and the winners are decided by an independent panel of art professionals.

Co-director of Boom Gallery and Boom Creative Spaces Ren Inei will be one of the judges, bringing his understanding of the challenges of being an artist to the table.

This year’s prize pool exceeds $9,000 and also provides artists with exhibition opportunities and professional exposure.

Prizes include the major prize of $5,000 and an additional $1000 cash prize, the people’s choice prize of a three-week solo exhibition, commended prizes and Best Photo Award.

The major prize winner will be announced at the Opening Celebration on August 30, while all other winners will be revealed at the Closing Celebration on September 27.

For more information, head to liminalgalleryandlab.com