MAP Portrait Prize 2024
1 November 2024 – 2 February 2025
Following the resounding success of the inaugural MAP Portrait Prize in 2022, we are thrilled to welcome back this biennial celebration of portraiture at the Mudgee Arts Precinct.
The MAP Portrait Prize 2024 exhibition showcases the remarkable works of finalists selected from a diverse range of entries, welcoming artists at all stages of their creative journey—from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned professionals.
This year, we have 89 outstanding finalists on display. Over a third of the artists hail from the Mid-Western Region, highlighting the exceptional artistic prowess within our local community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of Mudgee Arts Precinct’s most beloved exhibitions, running until February 2, 2024. It promises to inspire and captivate!
2024 MAP Portrait Prize Winners
Best Portrait Prize – $10,000.00 Sponsored by Mr Alf Moufarrige AO
BAHMAN KERMANY
Mike sitting with black shirt and three trees 2024
oil on canvas
Mid-Western Region Best Local Artist Prize – $5,000.00 Sponsored by Mid-Western Regional Council
REGINALD BUCKLAND
Mystical Katlyn Here But There 2024
acrylic on board
Highly Commended – $1,000.00 Sponsored by Mid-Western Regional Council - x3
ZAC CRAIG
Orange poem 2024
oil on panels
PAMELA WELSH
Penny as the Princess Piano 2024
ceramic
SARAH WAGHORN
Studio Reflection 2024
oil on vintage glass mirror
All artworks © the artists
2024 LIST OF FINALISTS
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 MAP PORTRAIT PRIZE FINALISTS!
PRIZES & SPONSORS
Overall Best Portrait Prize – $10,000.00
Sponsored by Mr Alf Moufarrige AO
Mid-Western Region Best Local Artist Prize – $5,000.00
Sponsored by Mid-Western Regional Council
Highly Commended – $1,000.00 (x3)
Sponsored by Mid-Western Regional Council
People’s Choice – $2,500.00
Sponsored by Robert Stein Winery
Exhibition Wine Sponsor
Optimiste Wines
Exhibition Beer Sponsor
The Small Batch Brew Company
ENTRIES
Entries for the MAP Portrait Prize 2024 have closed.
Full Terms and Conditions of Entry
KEY DATES
Tuesday 8 October: Entries close 12 noon
(Round 1 shortlisting of finalists will take place between noon Tuesday 8 October and Tuesday 15 October)
Wednesday 16 October: Round 1 shortlisted entrants notified and asked to arrange delivery of works to MAP
Wednesday 23 October: Delivery of works to MAP between 9am and 5pm
(23 – 25 October: Round 2 shortlisting takes place of works to be included in final exhibition)
Friday 25 October: 5pm Exhibition finalists announced via MAP website and social media.
Friday 1 November: 6pm Opening Event and winners announced.
Sunday 12 January 2025: People’s Choice Award voting closes
Wednesday 15 January: People’s Choice Award announced
Sunday 2 February: Exhibition closes
Monday 10 February: Collection of works
MORE INFORMATION
Contact the cultural team at Mudgee Arts Precinct for more information.
Tel: 02 6378 2850
Email: map@midwestern.nsw.gov.au
Link to MAP Portrait Prize Winners 2022
Sponsors of the MAP Portrait Prize 2024
