2021 Malka Art Prize Winners Announced

Aboriginal artists and their works have been brought together by Arts Officers and the Community Development team at the Port Augusta Cultural Centre - Yarta Purtli to celebrate the exhibitions twelfth year.

The exhibition was the brainchild of the late Marvin McKenzie Senior, who's vision to have an Aboriginal art show ensured the Aboriginal community would have a space to showcase their work.

‘Malka’ is a word used by a number of Aboriginal language groups within the Port Augusta region, meaning mark or painting.

“This exhibition had 38 entries from locals and regional artists. School Children and Elders also submitted entries, we were particularly impressed with some of the School submissions,” Jo Newell the Manager for Community Development at Port Augusta City Council stated.

CEO of Port Augusta City Council John Banks stated “The Malka Art Prize is a stepping-stone for Aboriginal artists to become discovered and showcased. Last year’s winner artist Juanella McKenzie has gone on to feature at exhibitions in Adelaide and in the prestigious Ramsay Art Prize as a finalist.”

Malka Art Prize 2021 Winners Announced:

• $2,000 Overall Winner (Marvin McKenzie Senior Award) – Christine Tschuna “Lizard Dreaming.” (Ceduna)
• $1,500 Runner Up – Sarcha Taylor “Where two family meets.” (Port Augusta)
• $1,500 People's Choice Award – 3 Winners in this category – Charmaine Wilson “Bush Tucker Dreaming.” (Port Augusta);
  Tyiesha Taylor “Seven Sisters.” (Port Augusta) and
  Makira Buzzacott “Memories of being on Country.” (Port Augusta). (Prize to be split between winners)
• $250 Elder Artist Awards (x2) (open to artists 60 and over) Charmaine Wilson “Bush Tucker Dreaming.” (Port Augusta);
  Tied Winners receiving $125 each – Raelene Buzzacott “Dialysis.” (Port Augusta) and
  Paul Tanner “Bull Fighting.” (Port Augusta).
• $200 Youth Artist Award (open to artists aged 12-17) Makira Buzzacott “Memories of being on Country.” (Port Augusta) and
  Chae Milera “Blended Perspectives." (Port Augusta).
• $100 Art Supplies Giftcard Junior Artist Award (open to artists aged 7-11) Tyiesha Taylor “Seven Sisters.” (Port Augusta)

Acknowledged Sponsors towards the Malka art prize are: Oz Minerals, Dan Van Holst Pellekaan MP, J&M Davies and Family, Carclew, Olympic Dam NTP Representative Corporation Limited, KU Arts, Port Augusta City Council.

For further information please contact Councils Community Development Manager Jo Newell 8641 9170.

JOHN BANKS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
09/07/2021