Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize

The Mandorla Art Award employs a thematic spiritual inspiration that changes with each exhibition. These inspirations are defined by quotations from the Bible and all participating artists are requested to interpret these in their own way. The theme for 2012 is ‘born of a woman’, taken from Galatians (4:4).

Two categories are offered — The Mandorla Art Award for artists aged 18 and over, and The Mandorla Youth Art Award for artists aged 16 to 25 — with a total prize pool of $42,000.

Selected works will be exhibited at the Perth Town Hall from the opening night on Friday 10 August until Sunday 19 August 2012, after which Mandorla will tour a further selection at the New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery.

Mandorla 2012 Calendar

Lea Kuhapt’s “Whatsoever You Do for the Least of  them, You Do for Me”  graces the cover of the
Mandorla 2012 Calendar. The inside showcases more stunning images of past award winners, each accompanied by an inspiring narrative.

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