Finalists in the prestigious biennial Redland Art Awards have been announced, with their work to go on display from 8 December.
Redland City Mayor Jos Mitchell said the biennial awards received more than 400 entries this year from across Australia, from which the 55 finalists were selected.
“The finalists – including nine from Redlands Coast – were chosen from a very competitive pool, each bringing unique perspectives and artistic styles,” the Mayor said.
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“The awards have a total prize pool of more than $30,000, with the primary award winner’s artwork being acquired for the Redland Art Gallery Collection.”
All finalists will have their work showcased during an exhibition at Redland Art Gallery (RAG) Cleveland from Sunday 8 December 2024 to Tuesday 28 January 2025.
Winners of the primary award, runner-up awards and the member’s choice, will be announced at a gala opening event at RAG on 6 December.
At the end of the exhibition, the Meredith Foxton People’s Choice Award will be announced by its sponsors, Redland Yurara Art Society committee members.
RAG Galleries Manager Kerryanne Farrer said the awards brought together exceptional talent from across Australia.
“The awards are a unique platform that celebrate the diversity and depth of contemporary painting in Australia while highlighting the vibrant creative voices within our own community,” she said.
“Supporting such a prestigious award reinforces Redland Art Galleries’ commitment to fostering artistic talent and strengthening connections between artists and audiences nationwide.”
The finalists were deliberated over by pre-selection judging panel members Avril Quaill, Director of QUAMPI, Quandamooka Arts and Cultural Centre / Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC), and well-respected Brisbane gallerist Jan Manton of Jan Manton Art.
Ms Manton said she was honoured to be a part of the pre-selection panel alongside Ms Quaill whom she “greatly admired”.
“Congratulations to the finalists, and I look forward to the announcement of the winners at the opening event,” she said.
Leading the judging panel and making the final selection of award winners is curator and art consultant Steven Alderton who is a former RAG Director, having overseen the establishment of the Redland City Council-operated gallery in Cleveland 21 years ago.
The 2024 Redland Art Awards finalists are:
Adele Maloney
Andrew Hillhouse
Angie de Latour
Ann Thomson
Annette Raff
Armando Chant
Ashlee Becks
Belem Lett
Bridie Gillman
Caroline Gasteen
Celia Fernandez
David Fenoglio
Denise Cross
Don Braben
Dylan Jones
Eliza Adam
Fiona Chivers
Helle Cook
Jack Rogers
James Hale
Jeremy Beswarick
Joanne Currie Nalingu
John Braben
Jude Taggart Roberts
Julie Cane
Karla Marchesi
Kathryn Blumke
Kellie O’Dempsey
Kerrie Oliver
Kitty Horton
Krista Gardner
Lauren Rogers
Lindy Sale
Mark O’Hara
Marnie Collie
Merrett Keech
Min-Woo Bang
Mirra Whale
Natalie Lavelle
Neil Hann
Nicola Moss
Odessa Mahony-de Vries
Pat Hoffie
Penelope Oates
Petalia Humphreys
Rosella Namok
Sarah Mufford
Sorour Fattahi
Stephen Barwell
Steve Lopes
Tamara Beale
Therese Marie King
Thomas C. Chung
Tim Gregory
Todd Simpson
For more detail on the finalists’ work, go to the Redland Art Gallery website.
