This annual highlight challenges VAS artists to reimagine classic subjects and techniques through a contemporary lens, blending time honoured practices with modern creativity. Experience works that honour the past while embracing the present in this dynamic celebration of artistic evolution. Whether through innovative composition, subject matter or technique, each piece reflects a thoughtful dialogue between tradition and today.

The Contemporary Exhibition will be judged by Chelsea Gustafsson (www.chelseagustafsson.com)

This exhibition is generously sponsored by the George Hicks Foundation with a total prize pool of $7,500.

First Prize: $3000; Second: $1000; Third: $500

First Prize Sculpture: $2000; Second: $700; Third: $300

Highly Commended Awards may also be presented.