What is the Archibald Prize?
Q: What is the Archibald Prize?
A: The Archibald Prize is the most important prize for portraits in Australia.
Q: When was the Archibald Prize first awarded?
A: The Archibald Prize was first awarded in 1921.
Q: Who left the money for the Archibald Prize?
A: The money for the Archibald Prize was left by J. F. Archibald, the editor of The Bulletin magazine who died in 1919.
Q: Who awards the Archibald Prize?
A: The Trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales award the Archibald Prize.
Q: Who can be the subject of the best portrait for the Archibald Prize?
A: A person famous in Art, Letters, Science or Politics can be the subject of the best portrait for the Archibald Prize.
Q: What is the residency requirement for an artist to be eligible for the Archibald Prize?
A: An artist must have lived in Australia or New Zealand for at least one year in order to be eligible for the Archibald Prize.
Q: How often is the Archibald Prize awarded and how much is it worth since 2015?
A: The Archibald Prize is awarded every year and has been worth A$100,000 since 2015.
