The Museum of Art and Culture, yapang (MAC yapang) is thrilled to be hosting the prestigious Archibald Prize 2022 regional tour from 8 April – 21 May.

To support the exhibition MAC yapang will also host the Young Archie Lake Macquarie competition. The Young Archie runs alongside the Archibald Prize and is a celebration of young Australian talent – inviting artists between the ages of 5 and 18 to submit a portrait of ‘someone who is special to them and plays a significant role in their life’. 

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

  • Age 5 – 8
  • Age 9 – 12
  • Age 13 – 15
  • Age 15 – 18

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Opening Event for Finalist and their families Sunday 26 March 1pm – 2.30pm
  • Entries must be received before 12 March 2023
  • Finalists will be displayed to the public 23 March – 21 May 2023
  • Finalists and winners will be announced on 24 March 2023
  • Works not selected will be returned by post (if stamped envelope supplied) 23 – 26 April 2023

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