The Solar art prize is an annual art exhibition hosted by the Royal Society of the Arts, South Australia. The prize was established by Pip Fletcher in 2010,[1][2] and has consistently invited artists to respond to the subject of climate change. The event's recurring theme is "Caring for Our Planet".[3] Artists are invited to submit new works for consideration, and various prizes are offered. Prizes include cash and sponsor offerings, including tens of thousands of dollars in credits to be redeemed on solar power system services and installations, which include solar panels, hot water systems and batteries.[4][5][1]
In 2014, 51 artists submitted 66 different works.[6]
The prize endeavors to "maintain Global Warming and its ramifications in the public eye when some are tempted to be fatalistic and give up trying to do anything" and "gives the artists the chance to win solar vouchers for themselves or their friends in South Australia, thereby lowering their carbon footprint and at the same time saving them money."[1]
Past overall winners of the prize are listed on the event's Facebook page.[7]
| Year | Overall winner | Artwork | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Babs Sinclair | Channel Country | Painting |
| 2015 | Daniel Hurditch | Earth Patterns | Painting |
| 2014 | Frey Micklethwait | Homin-ID | Unpublished book |
| 2013 | Peter Noble | Dangerzone | Painting |
| 2012 | Uta Mooney | On the edge | Painting |
| 2011 | Hans Koppan | Salisbury Wetlands | Painting |
| 2010 | Jack Briner | Just a drop in the ocean | Painting |
| 2019[8] | David Braun | Rocky Top, Mount Lofty | Pen drawing |
| 2020[9] | Terry MacDermot | The Deep Shadow of Ocean Drillin | |
| 2021[10] | Elizabeth Doidge | Man Leaving the Land and Windmill | Acrylic triptych |
| 2022[11] | Mirjana Dobson | A Whiter Shade | porcelain/slip/lustre |
| 2023 | Wendy Jennings (joint winner) | They will just disappear | |
| 2023 | Paul Whitehead (joint winner) | Healing (Galahs at Mt Chambers Gorge) | Photograph |
| 2024[12] | Terry McDermot | Terra Mater |
| People's Choice Award | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Winner | Artwork |
| 2024[13] | David Braun | The regrowth begins |
References
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- ^ "Solar Art Prize: 'Caring for our Planet'". 2011-06-19. Retrieved 2017-08-22.
- ^ Contributed. "Yorke Peninsula Country Times newspaper - Yorkes artists shine in Solar Art Prize finals". Retrieved 2017-08-22.
- ^ "RSASArts 7th Solar Art Prize". Centre for Creative Photography. Retrieved 2017-08-22.
- ^ "5th Solar Art Prize | Royal South Australian Society of Arts". www.rsasarts.com.au. Retrieved 2017-08-22.
- ^ Aidt, Mik (2014-05-03). "Adelaide art prize and exhibition to promote climate awareness". Centre for Climate Safety. Retrieved 2017-08-22.
- ^ "Solar Art Prize". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-08-22.
- ^ Llewellyn, Jane. "Caring for our planet through art – The Adelaide Review". Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "News – Page 7 – Solar Art Prize". 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Winners of the 12th Solar Art Prize – Solar Art Prize". 2021-05-30. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Overall Prize in the Solar Art Prize, 2022 – Solar Art Prize". 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "OVERALL PRIZE – Solar Art Prize". Solar Art Prize. 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Winner of People's Choice Award in the 2024 Solar Art Prize announced – Solar Art Prize". 2024-05-05. Retrieved 2024-09-12.