Thirteen Flinders University/ TAFE SA students feature among a shortlist of 27 graduating visual artists whose work will be displayed at the 2020 Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition, which offers outstanding exposure and significant cash prizes for talented emerging creatives.

The work of South Australia’s top graduating artists work will take centre stage at the preeminent arts event over its three-and-a-half-week duration.

Disciplines on display this year include ceramics, painting, jewellery, photography, printmaking, video, installation and sculpture.

Exhibiting artists are eligible for 17 awards that will be presented on opening night. These include four new awards – The Jaquillard Award ($3,000 cash), the ACE Open Residency Award (valued at $3,750), the Bendigo Adelaide Bank Award ($5,000 cash) and the Nunn Dimos Foundation Award ($5,000 cash).

The Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition is South Australia’s perennial arts event to kick off the new year with a long history of launching the careers of local up-and-coming visual artists – with many going on to receive further funding, awards and scholarships, and exhibit their work nationally and internationally.

The Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition 2020

Where: Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground, Victoria Drive
When:

• VIP Vernissage (exhibition preview): Wednesday 12 February, doors open 6:30pm
  Tickets $100  Register online (fine wines & canapés included)
• Opening Night: Thursday 13 February, 6:00pm – all welcome, no registration required
• Exhibition: Friday 14 February to Sunday 8 March, 10.30am to 4.30pm daily

Flinders University/TAFE exhibiting graduates