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The Archibald Prize is regarded as the most important portraiture prize in Australia.
It was first awarded in 1921 after a bequest from J.F.Archibald, the editor of The Bulletin who died in 1919. It is administered by the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales and awarded for "the best portrait, preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in Art, Letters, Science or Politics, painted by an artist resident in Australia during the twelve months preceding the date fixed by the trustees for sending in the pictures."
The Archibald Prize is awarded annually and as of September 2011, the prize is A$75,000
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How often is the archibald prize held?
Annually at the NSW State Gallery
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.
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.
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.
Who invented the Archibald Prize?
J.F archibald
Who won the archibald prize 2012?
Raelene Sharp won the archibald prize for 2012
Who is the current Archibald prize winner?
The 2009 winner of the Archibald Prize was Guy Maestri.
Who won the Archibald Prize in the 1900-1910?
The Archibald prize was set up in 1921. So ...
How many entries where in for last year for archibald prize?
There were 1068 entries for the Archibald Prize last year.
