2022 | The Percivals

From 23 April to 3 July 2022, participating artists presented varied styles and approaches to the contemporary portrait – from abstracted images and conceptualism, to smooth realism and the energetic aura of thick, impasto oils executed with a broad brush and palette knife. These portraits told the unique story of every sitter, illuminating their aspirations and allowing us to gain an insight into their lives. The Percival Portrait Painting Prize, Percival Photographic Portrait Prize, and the Percival Animal Portrait Prize all exhibited at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.

The Percival Portrait Painting Prize was an acquisitive award of $40,000, and the Percival Photographic Portrait Prize was an acquisitive award of $10,000, meaning the winning painting and photograph became part of the City of Townsville Art Collection. The Percival Animal Portrait Prize was an award of $1000, there was the addition of the Judge’s Award in the animal category of $400, kindly donated by Dr Chris Pretorius of Kings Road Veterinary Surgery.

In 2022 we had 127 paintings in the Percival Portrait Painting Prize, 76 photographs in the Percival Photographic Portrait Prize, and 47 artworks in the Percival Animal Portrait Prize. Make sure to check out all of the incredible artwork in the virtual tour!