24th Dobell Drawing Prize | Opening night and winner announcement

Join us for the opening night of the 24^th Dobell Drawing Prize.

The Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia’s leading prize for drawing, and an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation and expanded practice. Presented at the National Art School in partnership with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation, this biennial exhibition continues to highlight the enduring relevance and changing role of drawing within contemporary art practice. The winning work enters the National Art School’s significant collection, built over the past 120 years.

This 24^th edition is curated by Lucy Latella and showcases the work of 56 finalists, selected from 965 nationwide entries by judging panel Vernon Ah Kee, Dr Yolunda Hickman and Paula Latos-Valier AM. The works, through various media, consider a range of themes including domesticity and community, environmental care, and the impacts of colonisation and climate change.

Image credit: Tracey Clement, ​‘Wear and Tear’, 2024, nylon tulle, polyester thread, cotton thread, glass, image courtesy and © the artist, photograph: Tracey Clement