2024 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize

The Pro Hart Outback Art Prize is Broken Hill City Art Gallery’s (BHCAG) annual acquisitive art award, showcasing work across various media that captures the spirit and diversity of the Australian Outback. This prestigious prize attracts a wide range of entries from across Australia, including photography, painting, sculpture, video, and more.

This year, we are pleased to welcome Bruce Tindale as the guest judge for the Pro Hart Outback Art Prize. Bruce, a former manager of BHCAG (2007-2011), has extensive experience in the arts, particularly within regional Australia. His career spans roles in graphic design, community arts, and various managerial positions at galleries across New South Wales. He is delighted to return to judge the 2024 Outback Art Prize, bringing his deep knowledge and passion for the development of artists in rural and regional areas.

The Prize is generously supported by Mrs Raylee J Hart and the Hart family, in honour of the late Pro Hart.

Winners of the 2024 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize. This year’s competition attracted outstanding entries from across the nation, showcasing a remarkable diversity of artistic talent.

First Prize Winner: Paul Connor "9 Days in The Life of Broken Hill," 2024, Pencil, acrylic ink and paint, card and paper collage on canvas board.

 

Second Prize Winner: Philip Drummond's "Desert Flowers with Cockatoo," 2023, Oil on canvas

 

Philip Drummond has received the $2,000 Non-Acquisitive Second Prize for his oil on canvas, "Desert Flowers with Cockatoo," 2023. This still life, featuring Australian outback flowers and a Gang-gang cockatoo, celebrates the beauty of Australia’s native flora.

Kathy Graham, Gallery and Museum Manager, congratulated the winners, stating: “We are incredibly proud to showcase the extraordinary talent of Paul Connor and Philip Drummond. Their works truly capture the heart and soul of the Australian Outback.”

As BHCAG celebrates its 120th year, the exhibition of this year’s 36 finalists is now open to the public and will run until 27 October 2024. Visitors are invited to vote for the $1,000 People’s Choice Award at the gallery, located at 404-408 Argent Street, Broken Hill. The gallery is open from 10 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday to Sunday.

For a full list of 2024 Finalists, please visit Pro Hart Outback Art Prize

To Purchase a copy of the 2024 PHOAP Exhibition Catalogue, please visit 2024 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize Exhibition Catalogue 

 

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Broken Hill City Art Gallery, 404-408 Argent Street, 2880, View Map