The much anticipated sobey art award finalists list has been announced! one of the five finalists will walk away with $70,000!
This award is given annually to a young (Under 40) canadian visual artist. with five regions making up the jury, the competition is meant to truly reflect what is happening right now in canadian art.
Here is the press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10th Anniversary Sobey Art Award 2012 Shortlist Announced...
october 12, 2011
it's a thrilling week in the art world. While the dulwich gallery is giving a nod to the "old masters" of canadian art and the frieze art fair is keeping things cool in london, the art gallery of nova scotia is celebrating our homegrown talent in canadian art. the winner of the sobey art award...
"The Art Market is a wonderful way of showcasing Winsor Gallery artists in the company of the best galleries, art institutions and fellow artists across Canada. I especially enjoyed the intuitive and visually-appealing design. Bravo Kate and Merete!"
- Sonia Stastny, Winsor Gallery
