Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre is pleased to announce the 2022 Katherine Prize exhibition, on view in our galleries from 4 November to 2 December. The longest running visual art award in the Northern Territory returns for its 47th edition, made possible by generous program sponsors Julie and Geoffrey Newton and Katherine Town Council. This year, the Katherine Prize will be presented at the opening reception on 4 November 2022 and everyone is invited!
Important dates and details:
Opening Night & Award Presentation :Â Friday 4 November from 6pm to 8pm
47th Katherine Prize Exhibition:Â 4 November to 2 December 2022Â
Julie and Geoffrey Newton Major Award:Â $5000Â Â
Katherine Town Council Award:Â $2000Â
People’s Choice Award:Â $300 Godinymayin gift voucher (Adult) and $200 Godinymayin gift voucher (Youth).Â
Congratulations to all participants, below are the award winners:
Julie and Geoff Newton Award – Danny Murphy for his work ‘Home Here’
Katherine Town Council Award – Jose Patalinghug for his work ‘Weekend Moment’
Honourable Mention Award – Scott Morthorpe for his work ‘ Wasp’
Youth Award – Peta-Lee Haynes for her work ‘Emu’
Highly Commended – Poppi-May Crowder for her work ‘Octopus’
Highly Commended – Tayler Campbell for her work ‘Black Cockatoo’
Peoples Choice – TBC, make sure you stop by the gallery and vote for your favourite piece.