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Inglis Equine Art Prize is on again for 2013

28th Jul 2013

Created by Inglis’ Deputy Chairman Arthur Inglis in association with Australian Art Sales Director Mike Coward to encourage and promote thoroughbred art, the Inglis Equine Art Prize is the only one of its kind in Australia, with the winner receiving A$15,000 in prizemoney.

Showcasing the greatest thoroughbred artwork from around the globe, the theme for the 2013 Inglis Equine Art Prize is ‘All Things Thoroughbred’.

In only its third year running the Inglis Equine Art Prize has attracted a large field with 110 nominations received, of which 30 works by 29 artists have been selected as finalists for later judging.

Art Sales Director Mike Coward expressed the theme ‘All Things Thoroughbred’ gave entrants a greater variety when it came to selecting their subject.

"It allowed more scope to use their imagination. When you think thoroughbreds, you think racing, but they are all over the place these days including police horses, and a large proportion of eventing and cross country horses are thoroughbred," said Mike Coward.

2013 Theme: 'All Things Thoroughbred'

Overview
• Artwork maximum including frame 125cm on any side • First plane prize money: $15,000
• Runner Up: Antler Luggage and Yalumba Wine
• People’s Choice Award: Mont Marte Studio Easel

Judges
Frank Giacco, BArch - Australian artist and winner of the 1994 Archibald Prize. This highly regarded figure and still life painter is also a much sought after art tutor and is a long time teacher at the Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney. Frank’s experience and knowledge will bring great deal of depth and dimension to the judging panel.

Alister Simpson, AAEA - has been recognized as the leading equine artist in Australia for over three decades. From the age of two, Alister had a passion for drawing horses. He studied art in Auckland, New Zealand and London, and also studied veterinary anatomy over a period of four years. Alister’s skills have earned him significant international acclaim and he is an invited participating full member of the prestigious American Academy of Equine Art. This enables him to exhibit at the Academy, to jury for exhibitions and to teach workshops.

Arthur Inglis - Deputy Chairman and Strategic Development director of Inglis, Arthur Inglis has been involved in the family’s thoroughbred auctioneering business all his life. Arthur is the fifth generation to be linked to the family trade, which dates back to 1867. Arthur will represent Inglis on the judging panel bringing with him a strong wealth of knowledge into the equine industry.

Dates
Grand VIP Opening Event
Inglis Newmarket, Sydney NSW
Tuesday August 13
6.30pm-8.30pm

Public Viewing
Inglis Oaklands, Melbourne VIC
Thursday August 15 – Friday August 16
10am-5pm
285 Oaklands Road Oaklands Junction VIC

Members Reserve Viewing
Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne VIC
Saturday August 18

VIP Viewing
Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Dinner, Scone NSW
Saturday August 24

For more information:
www.australianartsales.com.au
Mike Coward 0412 638 210

Photo: 2012 Winner 'Early trackwork - Kyneton' by Joseph Zbukvic