Art is an expression of our thoughts, emotions and desires. It is a vehicle to share the way we perceive and experience the world, on a personal level. Because sometimes, words simply aren’t enough.
As a supporter of the arts, DUG is proud to be a new partner of the Lester Prize, and we are thrilled to be part of the arts community in Western Australia!
The finalists for the Lester Prize 2021 – one of Australia’s most recognised and prestigious fine art prizes – have just been announced. A total of 40 finalists were carefully selected from a pool of over 750 entries this year – another record year for the Prize, with entries received from every state.
Feast your eyes on the captivating portraits by the finalists here.
Another prize up for grabs is the Youth Prize – check out the exquisite creations of 30 incredibly talented youths here.
Heartiest congratulations from Team DUG to all the finalists. Stay tuned: Winners will be announced on 15 October 2021. The Lester Prize Main Awards exhibition will be held in the historic Centenary Galleries at the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth Cultural Centre from 16 October – 29 November 2021.
The Lester Prize.
The Lester Prize is managed by The Lester Inc, a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2007 to provide an avenue for artists to exhibit works of portraiture within Western Australia.
With an annual prize pool worth over $ 95,000, it is now one of the nation’s most recognised and prestigious art prizes. Working with government, peak arts bodies and community groups, it plays a critical role in helping to diversify WA’s local economy, grow cultural tourism, and activate spaces through creative placemaking.
The Lester Prize is proud to provide locals and visitors with the opportunity to engage with the best of the artform each year in a format that puts the artists and community front-and-centre.
