Get your sneak peek of Gosford's premier annual art prize

Showing in the Central Coast community since the 70s, the annual Gosford Art Prize continues to attract attention across the country, with 135 finalist artworks selected for this year's exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Commemorative Garden.

Amazingly, almost one third of the finalists are from the Central Coast, showing the strength of artistic talent blossoming in our region. An expert judging panel aimed to feature artworks that include a variety of styles, content and techniques - which you can feel as soon as you enter the gallery space!

The winners of this year’s Gosford Art Prize have now been announced (check out the list below!) with $28,000 in prize money awarded to a talented collection of artists from across the Central Coast and beyond. 
    
The 2024 Gosford Art Prize will run at Gosford Regional Gallery from 24 August – 20 October 2024, open from 9.30am – 4pm daily. Everyone is welcome to visit, and entry is free.

After browsing the exhibition and voting for your favourite artwork in the Viewer's Choice Award, there's East Gosford and Caroline Bay right on your doorstep to explore! Discover local friendly cafes like Fedele's and Fahrenheit, stunning flowers and coastal homewares at Piccolo Pear, clothing boutiques and a beautiful waterside stroll.

The 2024 Gosford Art Prize winning works were chosen by judges Peter Godwin (artist), and Libby Knott (curator). Commenting on the winning artwork by Ms Azzopardi, Judge Peter Godwin said he enjoyed the historical metaphor and symbolism of the artwork. 

First Prize

The $15,000 First Prize was awarded to Central Coast artist, Maree Azzopardi, for her artwork ‘The Crossings’.

Second Prize

This year, Second Prize was awarded to Kim Fasher for 'Missing Mythology'.

More talented winners of the 2024 Gosford Art Prize include:

Aboriginal Artist Prize – Ethan-James Kotiau - "Gurrba - Fishing Net'.

Gosford Ceramics Prize – Kelly Austin for 'Stilled Composition 119'.

Highly Commended Art Prize – Armando Chant for 'Dusk Over the Mountain'. 

Highly Commended Art Prize – Elle Kaufmann for 'Mellow Yellow'.  

Highly Commended Art Prize – Lihnida Krstanoska-Blazeska for 'A Faithful Dog Killed in Error'.

With all finalist pieces now on display at Gosford Regional Gallery until 20 October, a visit would make the perfect day out for the school holidays, a rainy day wet weather activity, or an overdue date with your art-loving mate. 

The Gallery is inviting every visitor to participate in the Viewer’s Choice Award for 2024, where a prize of $500 will be announced at the end of the exhibition to the most popular people's artwork.