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Get ready to laugh with the launch of the 2025 Bald Archy Prize exhibition
Published: 07 Feb 2025Returning for its 29th year, Australia’s premier satirical art prize has attracted one of its largest field of entries, with 48 portraits vying for the 2025 Bald Archy Prize.The 2025...
The Bald Archy Prize returns for 2025
Published: 13 Nov 2024The Bald Archy Prize is back!Submissions are now open for the very best satirical art for the 2025 Bald Archy Prize, with a $10,000 first prize up for grabs.The late...
2024 Bald Archy Prize winner is flippin’ good satire celebrating Sam Kerr
Published: 18 Mar 2024The winner of the $10,000 prize for the 2024 Bald Archy Prize was announced on Friday evening (15 March) at the Canberra Potters Watson Art Centre in Canberra.Back for its...
End of lifespan: two public artworks set to be removed
Published: 16 Feb 2024Two public artworks in the Wagga Wagga CBD have reached the end of their lifespan and are to be removed.At its Ordinary Meeting on Monday night (12 January), Council approved...
The Bald Archy Prize is back for its 28th year
Published: 05 Feb 2024Australia’s premier satirical art competition, the Bald Archy Prize is launching its 2024 exhibition at the Watson Art Centre, Canberra, today, Friday 2 February.Created by the late Peter Batey OAM,...
Museum launches three new intriguing exhibitions
Published: 21 Dec 2023The Museum of the Riverina is launching three new exhibitions at its Historic Council Chambers site for residents and visitors to enjoy over the summer.The three exhibitions: the 2023 Bald...
The Bald Archy Prize is back again for 2024
Published: 08 Nov 2023Australia’s premier satirical art competition, The Bald Archy Prize, is back for its 28th year after a successful revival in 2023.Submissions are open for the very best satirical art for...
2023 Bald Archy Prize for caricature portraits announced
Published: 22 Mar 2023In a “shock” move, Australia’s tallest poppies were snubbed in the announcement of this year’s $10,000 Bald Archy Prize for caricature portraits.Considered Australia’s premier satirical art prize, the Bald Archy...
It’s back! Relaunch of the Bald Archy Prize
Published: 09 Feb 2023Celebrating the lighter side of art and the larrikin Australian spirit, the 22 portraits in the $10,000 Bald Archy Prize 2023 exhibition tour have been officially unveiled to the public...
Get cracking on your entry for the 2023 Bald Archy Prize
Published: 25 Feb 2022Australia’s premier satirical art competition, The Bald Archy Prize, is back for its 27th year after a three-year hiatus following the passing of founder Peter Batey OAM.Submissions are now open...