The Lester Prize locks in three-year Westpac partnership

The Lester award provided a three -year partnership of $ 90,000 with Westpac, as the total prize pool and entrance numbers are at the top of the Archibald award.

The total prize pool of the leading portrait awards increased over $ 130,000.

The total of the Archibald award is just over $ 100,000, but the main award winner will be twice the amount taken home by the Mother Lester award owner.

BUSINESS NEWS While the Western Australia 2025 awards received 1,120 applications, this year’s Archibald’s entrances are around 950.

Lester Prize Executive Director Shannon Yujnovich hoped that partnership with Westpac would encourage the increasing protection of art.

Uz We are pleased to establish this partnership with Westpac to better support our talented Australian artists, ”he said.

“Westpac’s protection for the next three years will help us develop the momentum of previous seasons by supporting our access to regional Western Australia by strengthening our community participation through our Himayayi, Tour Exhibition and Creative Workshop Programs.”

Westpac Commercial Banking State General Manager Suzanne Hullick said that the regulation reflects the bank’s commitment to support communities.

“Westpac is excited to support the Australian art community with our partnership with the Lester Award,” Hullick said.

“One of the most prestigious art awards in Australia, Westpac is proud to participate in the Lester Award to celebrate the talents of our artists and to bring arts to a wider audience in rural areas.”

19 September night, the $ 50,000 Richard Lester Portrait Award, the $ 20,000 Toni Fimi Foundation Artist Award, the $ 20,000 Minderoo Foundation spirit award, the $ 15,000 Baldock Family People’s election award, the $ 5,000 Ashhurst Ashhurst award will be valued up to $ 3,000.

The exhibition finalists to be held in the WA Museum Boola Bardip were announced in July.

The pool of 40 people includes 17 returning finalists.