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The first Archibald Prize was given in 1921 as well as £400.

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The Archibald Prize began in 1921. It is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious art prizes, awarded annually for the best portrait painting.

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How many entries where in for last year for archibald prize?

There were 1068 entries for the Archibald Prize last year.


What year was the first Archibald prize?

In 1921.


What year was the first Archibald prize awarded?

In 1921.


What prizes are in the Archibald prize?

The prize you get in the Archibald prize is $50,000. WOW


When was Archibald Prize created?

Archibald Prize was created in 1921.


Who established the archibald prize?

Jules F Archibald was the person who established the Archibald prize for portraiture.


When did Archibald invent the Archibald Prize?

The Archibald Prize was first awarded to W. B. McInnes in 1921.


When will the finalists be exhibited this year in the Archibald prize?

on the 1st april 2011


What are the names of female Archibald prize winners?

Some female Archibald Prize winners include Judy Cassab, Jenny Sages, Del Kathryn Barton, and Fiona Lowry.


Who was the Archibald Prize named after and why?

The Archibald Prize was named after John Feltham Archibald who was later then known as Jules Francois Archibald. The Archibald prize was named after his death in 1919, where he left 89,061 pounds (which is 139,626 USD or 142,796 AUD). After his death one-tenth of the prize was provided for the Archibald prize to commence.


When did the Archibald prize begin?

The Archibald Prize began in 1921 and is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious art awards. It is awarded annually for the best portrait painting, preferably of some man or woman distinguished in art, letters, science or politics.


Who invented the Archibald Prize?

J.F archibald