Geelong acquisitive print awards

The Geelong acquisitive print awards continues a long tradition of prize exhibitions staged by the Geelong Gallery as well as a longstanding commitment to the acquisition and display of prints. 38 works by 39 leading and emerging Australian artists were shortlisted for the 2017 Geelong acquisitive print awards.

An exhibition of selected prints is on display at the Gallery until 8 October 2017, from which, prizes totalling $8,500 were awarded consisting of: the Geelong acquisitive print award of $5,000 awarded to Dianne Fogwell for her artist book Mildura meander 2015, the Ursula Hoff Institute award of $3,500, awarded to Clare Humphries for A fraction of a small distance 2017 and additional acquisitions of Benjamin Armstrong's Plan and elevation 2017 and Marian Crawford's artist book, Picturing the island 2016.

For the first time, one additional artist was selected by the judging panel and invited to take up a 5-day printmaking residency at Queenscliff Gallery and Workshop (QG&W). This award includes five days studio access and basic materials. Accommodation, specialist editioning paper and inks are not included.

Please note: the 2017 Geelong acquisitive print awards are open to artists practising in recognised printmaking processes (such as intaglio, relief, planographic and digital processes) and do not extend to photographic prints.