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Visual arts
The Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT)
ANAT is Australia’s leading cultural organisation working at the intersection of art, science
and technology, networked and emergent art practices, experimental music and sound arts,
and mobile and portable platforms. ANAT membership allows you to keep abreast of local
and global emerging media and technology dialogues, trends, events and opportunities.
— www.anat.org.au
National Association for the Visual Arts Ltd (NAVA)
NAVA is the peak body representing and advancing the professional interests of the
Australian visual arts and craft sector. NAVA undertakes advocacy and lobbying, research,
policy and project development, data collection and analysis. It also provides expert advice,
resources, professional representation and development and a range of other services.
— www.visualarts.net.au
National Exhibitions Touring Support (NETS)
NETS Australia is a national network of independent arts organisations committed to
promoting and presenting contemporary art, craft and design through touring exhibitions.
The network provides a coordinated national approach to touring exhibition programming,
audience development initiatives, public and education programming and professional
development, with an emphasis on regional access.
— www.netsaustralia.org.au
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Tasmanian awards
and prizes
Benchmarking Birches Bay Sculpture Prize
The Benchmarking Birch’s Bay Sculpture Prize is an annual prize and commercial sculpture
trail. This exhibition offers three prizes, the Kingborough City Council Mayors Artist Award,
the Fleurtys Acquisition Prize and the Kingborough City Council People’s Choice Award.
— www.fleurtys.com.au
Burnie Print Prize
The Burnie Print Prize is open to artists living and working in Australia and is an initiative of
the Burnie Regional Art Gallery. This prize is biennial and acquisitive. The 2011 Burnie Print
Prize offered a cash prize of $12 000.
— www.burniearts.net
City of Hobart Art Prize
The City of Hobart Art Prize is an annual prize across art, craft and design. The chosen
mediums change every year. The City of Hobart Art Prize generally offers two $15 000
acquisitive prizes and the non-acquisitive Moorilla Prize of $7 500.
— www.hobartcity.com.au/Community/Arts_and_Culture/2011_City_of_Hobart_Art_
Prize
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