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Archibald Wynne and Sulman Prizes

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Held at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney, The Archibald Prize has been awarded to some of Australia's most important artists since it began in 1921. Despite attracting criticism in recent years for being more about celebrity and gossip than art, it remains the oldest and most prestigious art award in Australia.

Artists to receive the honor of winning The Archibald Prize over the past 90 years include such great's as George Lambert, William Dobell and Brett Whiteley.

The Wynne Prize is awarded to the best landscape painting of Australian scenery in oils or watercolours or for the best example of figure sculpture, by an Australian artist. The Sir John Sulman Prize is awarded for the best subject painting or genre painting or mural project by an Australian artist.

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The Prince of Darkness - Craig Ruddy
© Art Gallery NSW - painted by Warwick Thorton
Tim Minchin
© Art Gallery NSW - Painted by Sam Leach

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Entry Fees: Prices Adult $10.00 Concession/member $7.00 Family $27.00 2 adults + up to 3 children
Opening Times: Public Holiday: Closed Easter Friday ...... 10.00am - 5.00pm Daily. Art After Hours until 9.00pm eve
Special Features: Archibald Prize 2011 offers a chance to take your kids on a creative weekend. The Archibald Prize workshop will be available to both children and adults so don't be afraid to try it out and test your skills. There will be three different workshops for the different age groups which include ages 5-8, 9-3 and a family session which includes children aged 3-5 + adult. The Archibald Prize workshop will be held on the 18 21 April, see website for listed times and information about booking.