This is Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital’s 24th art prize exhibition since its inception in 1977. It is certainly a very different art exhibition from when it first started, and has emerged as one of the most sought after and well respected art awards in Western Australia.

As the exhibition is now so popular, artists are chosen by invitation only, resulting in a superb selection of 24 of Western Australia’s most talented artists. The participating artists cover a broad range of styles and ages, which will guarantee an exciting and diverse exhibition of artworks.

The participating artists are: Susanna Castleden, Paul Hinchliffe, Brian McKay, Helen Smith, Casper Fairhall, Bevan Honey, Serena McLauchlan, Alex Spremberg, Galliano Fardin, Jeremy Kirwan-Ward, Janis Nedela, Miriam Stannage, Joss Gregson, Eveline Kotai, Ron Nyisztor, Paul Uhlmann, Richard Gunning, Emily Mabee, Kevin Robertson, Philip Ward-Dickson, Peter Hill, Amanda McHenry, Mike Singe, and Lisa Wolfgramm.

The judges for the 2003 award are Gary Dufour, Deputy Director of the Art Gallery of WA; Professor Ian Constable, a private collector and Director of the Lions Eye Institute; and Lady Sheila Cruthers, a private collector and representative of the SCGH Art Advisory Committee.

Entry to the two-week exhibition is free. Proceeds from artwork sales will be used to purchase works for the hospital's art collection, which is used to brighten patient areas around the hospital.

*prices valid 2003