The entries are in and the judges have shortlisted 42 finalists from over 250 submissions submitted by artists all across Australia. The Mandorla Art Award is supported by a wonderful group of sponsors, donors and patrons whose partnership ensures that...
“What is Truth?” has been one of the most challenging and thought provoking questions that Mandorla has posed in over 40 years of the Award. We are privileged to have had over 250 artists engage with the 2026 theme and...
In February this year Mandorla held its Artists’ Theme Forum at Holmes à Court Gallery in Gooyaman West Perth. It was an engaging session in which guest speakers expanded on the 2026 theme and also considered how to approach thematic...
The Mandorla Committee grieves the sudden death of The Reverend Emily Bowser on 22 July 2025. Emily was a committee member in 2024-2025, and is remembered for her cheerful willingness to serve. Emily was a person of deep faith, an...
‘Art heals through directly engaging the mind, body and spirit.’ — Shaun McNiff Art can spark our imagination, creativity and thinking. When in the presence of art, we may experience wonder and awe, inspiration and hope, and our internal awareness...
The Mandorla Committee grieves the loss of the Rev Bob Booth, who’s faith and love for God shone through in his love for others and in the creation of art. Bob was recipient of a highly commended prize and the...
“We all know that art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realise truth.” — Pablo Picasso, 1923 In a world where headlines compete for our attention and misinformation spreads at the speed of a swipe, the question...
“I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.” – Genesis 3:10 The 2026 Mandorla Art Award invites Australian artists to reflect on the profound and ancient question: What is Truth? Drawing from Genesis 3:10, this theme evokes...
The Mandorla Art Award is Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize, inviting contemporary artists to engage deeply with biblical texts. Established in 1985, this biennial award offers a unique platform for creative exploration of spirituality and scripture. Named after...
Perched just south of the Museum and Art Gallery, The Old Trading Post (OTP) in New Norcia— once known as Lanigan’s Store— has undergone an extraordinary transformation in the last few months. After lying dormant for nearly 30 years, this...
The Mandorla Committee is deeply saddened by the death of Rev John Ward. He joined our committee in 2020 and has been an extraordinary contributor. During his time with Mandorla, he took on the portfolio of Volunteers Coordinator and always had...
Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize was announced at Holmes à Court Gallery in West Perth. The Award has attracted some of the nation’s finest artists since it was first established in 1985. The sheer span of mediums and...
All my life I have sought creative outlets. They have included writing, photography, lead lighting, pottery, wood turning, and oil painting. I am 75, and I live, work, and volunteer with the Benedictine Community here at New Norcia, Perth Western...
This guide outlines the three common texts artists are often asked to provide: Artist’s Biography Artist’s Statement Artwork Statement It emphasizes the importance of making these texts concise, intriguing, and informative, highlighting key aspects such as the artist's background, artistic...
Bo Wong provides tips for photographing your artwork effectively, categorized into sections for 2D art (paintings, works on paper) and 3D art (objects, sculpture, textiles), as well as guidelines for exhibition documentation and post-processing. For 2D artwork: Shoot in even...
Mandorla is thrilled to announce our three esteemed judges for the 2024 Mandorla Art Award. Spanning significant experience across art and theology, we know that our judges will expertly shape the next award with the quality and diversity of selected...
We warmly welcome our Curator of the Mandorla Art Award, Erin Coates. Over the last few months, Erin has added her expertise and insights to the Mandorla Committee and we are delighted to have her on board planning the 2024...
Chalice – A Lightness of Being Sylvia Grevel interviews Claire Beausein In between Broome and country Victoria, Mandorla Committee Member Sylvia Grevel interviews Claire Beausein in Fremantle. She has just won the 2022 Mandorla Art Award. Claire shares her background: “I...
Queensland artist and critical care nurse Kirilee West has been announced as the winner of the $2,000 Mandorla Art Award People’s Choice Award by Abbot John Herbert at New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery. The work, 3.42am, depicts a poignant and...
Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize has been announced at Holmes à Court Gallery in West Perth. The Award has attracted some of the nation’s finest artists since it was first established in 1985. This year, of 275 submissions,...
Theo Koning, the first winner of the Mandorla Art Award in 1985 with Re-creation (pictured), passed away peacefully on 14 March. His winning work is currently on display in the Mandorla Gallery at New Norcia. The Fremantle-based artist is remembered for his...
To assist artists in preparing their entry for the 2022 Mandorla Art Award, a webinar was presented with two speakers: Understanding metaphor and symbolism with Mandorla Chairperson Angela McCarthy. Symbol and metaphor are words that are sometimes used interchangeably. They are...
Held in September at Holmes à Court Gallery, 10 Douglas St, West Perth, the venue for the 2022 Mandorla Art Award. The Theme Panel was steered by MC Mike Crichton from Sonshine FM, as the panel explored multiple viewpoints to...
Participants delved deeply into the 2022 Mandorla Art Award theme with a one day and one night retreat at New Norcia, Australia’s only monastic town. The creation and depiction of forms is the core business of artists. Creating changes in...
See the live stream of the Mandorla Art Award 2022 Theme Forum direct from Holmes à Court Gallery in West Perth, this Saturday 1pm – 2pm Western Standard Time Perth at facebook.com/MandorlaArtAward. Holmes à Court Gallery is also the venue for...
Listen to the Podcast of Western Australian artist Britt Mikkelsen, who speaks to Sylvia Grevel about her practice and her work, 8200 Souls, winner of the major $25,000 St John of God Health Care Prize at the 2021 Mandorla Art Award....
