Kennedy Prize 2024

Description

The Kennedy Arts Foundation presents the Kennedy Prize, an annual Australian arts award of $25,000. The prize is based and exhibited in Adelaide but open to Australian artists nationwide. It is awarded to works that embody, comment on or celebrate the theme of beauty. 

"2024 is expected to be one of its biggest years yet at a critical time for visual arts in Australia." ~ Kennedy Prize Coordinator, Mark Kennedy.

The 2024 prize, dedicated exclusively to the category of painting, aims to highlight emerging artists who have not yet exhibited, as well as showcase established Australian luminaries.

Now in its tenth year, the Kennedy Prize is a national visual art competition with a reputation for excellence, cultural relevance and beauty founded by the late Robert Kennedy, in honour of his parents.  

Exhibition locations

• Royal South Australian Society of Arts Gallery, first floor Institute Building

• Institute Room, Institute Building 

   

Image: Kennedy Prize 2023 Winner, Sid Pattni “The Story Of Us (Portrait of Moz)”

FAQs

How do I get to the State Library by public transport?

The 'State Library, Art Gallery, Museum' tram-stop is just outside the State Library. There are bus stops close by, near the War Memorial on North Terrace. The closest train station is the Adelaide city station on North Terrace.

You can plan your journey via Adelaide Metro.

Is there car parking near the State Library?

The nearest car park is Wilson's Adelaide Central car park, 225 North Terrace, next to David Jones.

There is paid (metered) street parking along Kintore Ave and Victoria Drive.

Where is the wheelchair and stroller access?

Access to the Spence Wing first floor and the Mortlock Chamber is via the lift in the glass foyer entrance of the library.

There is on-street disabled parking available on the nearby roads. View more information and maps of Adelaide City Council's Disability parking for permit holders.

How do I check if the Mortlock Chamber is open when I plan to visit?

The Mortlock Chamber may close for private events, check our opening hours for any closure times.

When it is open you can visit the Mortlock Chamber on the ground floor to look at the exhibition bays.  The upper levels of the Mortlock Wing include quiet study areas.

Is there a cafe at the State Library?

Yes, the State Library Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturdays from 12 to 4pm.

Find out more about the cafe and resident organisations at the State Library.