About the Award:

The biennial Lloyd Rees Emerging Artist Award (formerly the Lloyd Rees Memorial Youth Art Award) is a national prize established in 1981 to promote and support talented emerging artists in Australia. Initiated by the Lane Cove community in honour of its long-term resident and acclaimed artist Dr Lloyd Rees, who was an advocate for getting young artists involved in the arts.

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Prizes:

• First Prize: 8,000 (acquisitive) + a solo exhibition to be held alongside LREAA 2027 at Gallery Lane Cove (sponsored by Lane Cove Council).

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• Highly Commended: $1,500 (sponsored by Lane Cove Art Society)

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• Commended: $1,000 (sponsored by Centrehouse Inc.)

 

Entry Fees:

$35 for one artwork, $65 for two, $90 for three