Pro Hart Outback Art Prize

The Pro Hart Outback Art Prize is an acquisitive competition showcasing work in any media which reflects the spirit and diversity of the Australian Outback.

The prize consists of an Acquisitive First Prize, a Non-Acquisitive Second Prize and a People’s Choice Award with a total prize pool of $23,000.

PHOAP recognises the continued support and contribution to the arts by the Hart family. Pro Hart and his oeuvre are synonymous with Broken Hill’s fascinating history and reputation as a regional artistic hub. PHOAP recognises this contribution.

The prize is made possible with the generous support of Raylee J Hart & the Hart family in honour of Pro Hart.

Prizes

First Prize: $20,000 acquisitive

Second Prize: $2000

Peoples Choice: $1000

Key Dates - 2024

Call for Entries Monday 1 April

Entries Close Friday 14 June

Finalist notification Friday 28 June

Artworks Due by Friday 26 July

Opening Friday 9 August

Exhibition Dates 9 August - closing 27 October

Finalists - 2024

Joshua de Gruchy, Broken Hill
Nick Glade-Wright, TAS
Clark Barrett, Broken Hill
Philip Drummond, NSW
Patrice Wills, NSW
Georgie Dunn, WA
Trenna Austin, NSW
Mark Dober, VIC
Wayne Elliot, VIC
Piero Clemente Garreffa, VIC
Milly Conner, VIC
Judy Antill, Broken Hill
Kerry Dunne, NSW
Jane Millington, VIC
Inel Date, NSW
Shane Bates, Broken Hill
Jim Paterson, Broken Hill
Miriam Innes, QLD
Maree Azzopardi, NSW
Annika Romeyn, ACT
Jo Mellor, NSW
Phillip Edwards, VIC
Suzannah Jones, NSW
Gina Bruce, NSW
Beryl Hunter, SA
Paul Connor, NSW
Michael Lelliott, VIC
Sophie Cape, NSW
Deborah Williams,VIC
Martin King, VIC
Dave Doyle, Broken Hill
Margaret Campbell, QLD
Rick Ball, Broken Hill
Kent Morris, VIC
Isabella Seraphima, NSW
Blake Griffiths, NSW
Kelly Leonard, Broken Hill

Frequently asked questions:

When will the prizes be announced?

Friday, 9th of August, 2024.

Where can I watch the Prize Announcements?

The event will take place at the Broken Hill City Art Gallery, Friday 9th of August with doors opening at 6pm.

The Gallery will share the wining artworks on their Social Media accounts, once the announcement has been made.

Will you send me a reminder about the event?

Gallery members and finalists will receive a formal invitation to the opening event. Everyone is welcome to attend, so please keep an eye on our social media channels for updates.