The Archibald Prize 2022 Regional Tour

DIRECTIONS

By Car

Undercover parking (access via Parke St) is available below the Cultural Centre, which also provides elevator access. The Cultural Centre is located on level 1.

By Train

Trains arrive at Katoomba Station every hour, and we are only a short journey from the station on foot or bike via Katoomba St or Parke St. We’re directly alongside the Carrington Hotel (you can’t miss the giant smokestack).

Accessibility

For disability vehicles or small mini buses please contact us on 4780 5410 prior to your visit to have the bollards removed from the College Lane corner. From this location wheelchair ramps and banisters can be used to gain access to be building.
There are accessible parking spaces available within the Cultural Centre building (accessed via Parke Street) underneath Coles Supermarkets. There is also lift access to the Cultural Centre from the two parking levels.

22 Oct – 4 Dec

The annual Archibald Prize is eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. Judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW, the prize is awarded to the best portrait painting. Since 1921 it has highlighted figures from all walks of life, from famous faces to local heroes, reflecting back to us the stories of our times.

The Archibald Prize is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition
Presenting partner ANZ

Archibald Prize 2022 finalist, Blak Douglas Moby Dickens, synthetic polymer paint on linen, 300 x 200 cm © the artist, image © AGNSW, Mim Stirling
Sitter: Karla Dickens

Young Archie Competition

Budding artists between the ages of 5 and 18 were invited to submit a portrait for the Young Archie competition, as part of our family-focused activities for the Archibald Prize 2022 regional tour.

Finalists and winners of the Young Archies will be displayed 22 October – 4 December at the Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub in Springwood and all entries will be displayed digitally at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre.

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The Archibald Prize 2022 Regional Tour