AUSTRALIAN MUSLIM ARTISTS EXHIBITION

Medium / category: Any medium

Eligibility: Artists aged 18 and over

Associated institution: La Trobe University

Australian Muslim Artists (AMA) Art Prize was conceived in 2019 from the AMA exhibition established five years earlier. The annual shortlisted showcase brings together artists whose varied approaches to visual and Islamic art forms convey the creative breadth and cultural diversity of Muslim artists. An acquisitive cash prize, sponsored by La Trobe University, is awarded to the winning artist.

AMA continues to support contemporary artists by offering an opportunity to present their work in a professional environment, in line with the Museum’s mission and vision.

Notable Previous Winners

2022:

  • Sam Dabboussy, Dr Jamal Rifi

Winner: Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize

  • Nevine Meguid, Ethereal

Winner: People’s Choice Award Winner

The Different Award Categories

The first award category is the Australian Muslim Artist Acquisitive Art Prize. The recipient is awarded $10,000 cash and the acquisition of the winning piece by La Trobe University. Secondly, the prize awards an Australian Muslim Artist People’s Choice Art Prize. A People’s Choice Art Prize is awarded at the conclusion of the exhibition, following voting by Museum visitors during the AMA2023 exhibition period. This is a non-acquisitive, $1,000 cash prize supported by MCCA.

Information up to date from June 14 2023

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