A NOTE FROM THE MAYOR

North Queensland’s own portrait prize, The Percivals, has been showcasing both established and emerging artists since 2007. Every two years, Townsville City Council receives hundreds of entries from outstanding artists in our local region, as well as from around Australia and the world.

This year, we received 365 entries in total across the Percival Portrait Painting Prize, Percival Photographic Portrait Prize, and the Percival Animal Portrait Prize, offering snapshots from all walks of life. Every portrait tells a different story - whether it’s about the personal triumph of our everyday heroes, or a rare glimpse at what makes our idols tick.

Townsville is recognised as the Arts and Culture capital of Northern Australia, and over the years our community has developed an appetite for worldclass exhibitions and events. The standard of work on display throughout this exhibition highlights talented artists from across our region and it’s obvious why The Percivals has gained a reputation as one of Australia’s most prestigious art competitions.

I’d like to take this opportunity to personally thank our judge for the Painting Prize, Julie FragarArtist and Head of Painting at the Queensland College of Art, and Michael Marzik - Photographer and Arts Industry Professional for judging the Photographic Prize.

Considering the quality of entries, it must have been quite a challenge to decide who would be awarded the $40,000 Painting and $10,000 Photographic prizes but know that your time and expertise is genuinely appreciated.

To all the artists, congratulations on your exceptional work and I look forward to taking some time to enjoy each and every one of the works throughout the exhibition.

Mayor of Townsville

Jenny

Hill

Award Categories

Percival Portrait Painting Prize

$40,000 (acquisitive)

Percival Photographic Portrait Prize

$10,000 (acquisitive)

People’s Choice Award, Painting

$1,500

People’s Choice Award, Photographic $1,500