Shortlisted Artists Announced for the Basil Sellers Art Prize 2016

On 22 July, the 2016 winner of the $100,000 Basil Sellers Art Prize will be announced and the exhibition showcasing the finalists' work will open to the public. Seventeen finalists (including two collaborative pairs) have been selected for the fifth and final Basil Sellers Art Prize, to be presented at the Ian Potter Museum of Art in July.

The shortlisted artists from Melbourne are: Jane Brown, Kate Daw and Stewart Russell, Dana Harris, Grant Hobson, Richard Lewer, William Mackinnon, Laith McGregor, Fiona McMonagle, Eamon O'Toole, David Ray, and Vipoo Srivilasa. The shortlisted artists from Sydney are; Abdul Abdullah, Shaun Gladwell, and Rew Hanks. The shortlisted collaborative artists from Adelaide are; Trent Parke and Narelle Autio.

Over 240 artists from all over Australia submitted entries for the $100,000 Basil Sellers Art Prize, one of Australia's richest and most prestigious art awards. The prize of $100,000 will be awarded to the winner, and an additional $5000 Peoples' Choice award will be voted for by visitors to the exhibition.

The finalists will exhibit at the Ian Potter Museum of Art, the University of Melbourne from 19 July to 6 November 2016. The winner will be announced at the exhibition gala opening on 22 July 2016.

The Basil Sellers Art Prize encourages artists to take on the theme of sport in any artistic medium and supports artists whose work explores Australia's obsession with sport. The prize is supported by Basil Sellers AM, a businessman and philanthropist. Basil is a well-known collector of art and a sports enthusiast who spends his time between Australia and Europe.

2016 Basil Sellers Art Prize Exhibition: 19 July 2016 to 6 November 2016
The Ian Potter Museum of Art l The University of Melbourne, Swanston Street (between Elgin and Faraday streets), Parkville, 3010. T: 03 8344 5148 W: www.art-museum.unimelb.edu.au
Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday and Sunday 12 - 5pm
Free Exhibition
For further information on the Basil Sellers Art Prize, please visit:
http://www.sellersartprize.com.au