Regional Showcase The Bayton Award finalists announced
Published on 20 May 2019
The finalists have been selected for the biennial art award for Central Queensland, The Bayton Award.
The Bayton Award is an initiative of the Rockhampton Art Gallery Philanthropy Board, Rockhampton Regional Council and is hosted by Rockhampton Art Gallery. Valued at $17,000 of cash and prizes, The Bayton Award is open to artists of the Central Queensland region.
The Bayton Award and exhibition highlights the creativity and variety of artistic endeavour in Central Queensland. Drawing on artwork produced over the last twelve months, the exhibition reveals the shared concerns of artists living in Central Queensland.
Chair of Rockhampton Regional Council's Community Services Committee, Councillor Rose Swadling said The Award brings together an exciting and significant exhibition of current art practice from across Central Queensland.
“The Bayton Award is a fantastic vehicle for capturing and showcasing our wealth of regionally residing artistic talent,” said Councillor Swadling.
“The works explore a range of art mediums and concepts, but collectively the exhibition shines a light on the practices of artists living and working in Central Queensland. The exhibition is a snapshot of the breadth and diversity of regional visual arts practitioners.”
The shortlisted finalists have been assessed by an industry panel, with the winning work to be judged by the Rockhampton Philanthropy Board and Rockhampton Art Gallery Director.
The Bayton Award is open to artists residing in the following regions and shires: Rockhampton, Livingstone, Gladstone, Banana, Woorabinda, Central Highlands, Isaac, Barcaldine, Blackall-Tambo, Longreach, Winton, Barcoo, Diamantina and Boulia.
The exhibition of all artwork by the 25 finalists will be displayed at Rockhampton Art Gallery, 62 Victoria Parade from 22 June 2019 – 4 August 2019
The Finalists for The Bayton Award 2019 are:
Ainslie MCMAHON
Andrea CHAPMAN
Anitha MENON
Belinda MCGRATH
Belynda WAUGH
Cajetan GOVES
Carmen BEEZLEY-DRAKE
Catherine BOREHAM
Christine HOLDEN
Emma WARD
Erin DUNNE
Veronika ZEIL
William DEBOIS
Yvonne MOLONEY-LAW
Geoffrey HEAD
Karen STEPHENS
Maree PURNELL
Michele KERSHAW
Michelle BLACK
Nanette BALCHIN
Nora HANASY
Peta LLOYD
Rosemary ANDERSON
Sarah LARSEN
Sue KRAATZ
The winner of the Bayton Award receives:
$5,000 cash prize for the acquisition of the winning work as first right of refusal to the Rockhampton Art Gallery collection.
An international artist in residency in 2020 arranged by Rockhampton Art Gallery consisting of in-kind and cash contributions to the value of $5,000.
Time to develop a new body of work for the residency undertaken, in the year 2021.
Solo exhibition at Rockhampton Art Gallery in 2022 consisting of in-kind and cash contributions to the value of $7,000 with Rockhampton Art Gallery undertaking first right of refusal on one of the exhibited works for acquisition to the Rockhampton Art Gallery collection without further payment.
Bayton Award finalists are all eligible for the People's Choice Award valued at $1,000 cash to the artist and artwork that received the most votes from the public.
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