2025 Tim Olsen Drawing Prize
The Tim Olsen Drawing Prize celebrates students who use drawing as a significant part of their artistic practice. Now in its 25th year, the Prize has been continuously supported by Olsen Gallery, who encourage young and emerging artists to build careers as professional practicing artists.
Finalists
Aarhon Silver, Anna Alexanderova, Ava McClure, Chelsea Kee Yii Wong, Eric Kang, Eva Nolan, Fatima Naqvi, Jeremy Smith, Jihoo Park, Lucy Parkinson, Mei Lin Meyers, Melissa Gaspari, Mia Hayward, Monica Xu, Payal Khanna, Riley Stafford, Skye Wallace, Tia Madden, Todd Fuller, Trinity Johnson
Exhibition
The nominated works will be on display in AD Space from 1 - 10 October. The gallery will be open Monday - Friday, 11am - 4pm.
Prize announcement
Join Tim Olsen and Professor Claire Annesley (Dean of UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture) for the announcement of the Prize on Thursday 9 October, 6pm - 8pm. Light refreshments will be served in the Paddington campus courtyard.
Contact
For event enquiries or to discuss your access requirements, please email ada.events@unsw.edu.au
Image credit: Opening night of the 2024 Tim Olsen Drawing Prize. Featured artwork: 2024 winner - Remy Faint, ‘Inscriptions (Finials and Silk)’. Photography: Anna Kučera.