The Geelong acquisitive print awards (formerly known as the Geelong print prize) is a biennial event sponsored by the Gallery Grasshoppers. This is an acquisitive prize conducted by the Geelong Gallery since 1997.
For over a century, the Geelong Gallery has been committed to the acquisition and display of prints. The Gallery’s commitment to the printmaking medium continues today through an active program of exhibitions, events and acquisitions, and, most significantly through the Geelong acquisitive print awards.
In 2009 prizes totalling $8,000 were awarded: consisting of a principal acquisitive prize of $3,000 and additional acquisitions up to $5,000 (Sponsored by the Gallery Grasshoppers and an anonymous donor).
To view the entry form for the previous Geelong acquisitive print awards Click here - 2009 Geelong acquisitive print awards application form and guidelines.
2009 Geelong acquisitive print awards
Winner:
Angela Cavalieri, Le città continue, 2009, linocut, acrylic and ink (artist's book, bound by George Matoulas)
In addition, the following works were acquired:
Tony Ameneiro, The Gib NW face, 2008, etching with drypoint
eX de Medici, It's a global world, 2008, etching (printed by Ros Atkins)
Rona Green, The Duke, 2008, linocut and hand colouring
Brian Robinson, And they flew from the airfield at Ngurupai, 2007, linocut
2007 Geelong acquisitive print awards
Works acquired:
Greg Harrison, Das einhorn and La licorne 2007, mezzotint
Marion Manifold, View of Geelong toward great, great grandmother Stinton’s garden 2007, linocut
John Ryrie, Æsop’s lamp 2007, linocut
Julia Silvester, Antipodean view 2005, digital print
2005 Geelong acquisitive print awards
Works acquired:
Anne Starling, Shift work 2005, woodblock
Rew Hanks, Don't miss the boat - selective cloning 2003, linocut
Bruce Latimer, Showboat 2005, etching
Laurie Nona, Murra Buai 2005, linocut
Jodi Heffernan, Burnt leaves 2005, linocut