This image: Michael Brand and David Gonski congratulate indigenous artist Betty Kuntiwa Pumani winner of the Wynne Prize 2017. (Photo: Ben Apfelbaum) Featured Image: Archibald Prize 2017 winner Mitch Cairns with his sitter and partner Agatha Goth-Snape

The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes is an annual exhibition eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike.

Each year, the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW judge the Archibald and, Wynne and invite an artist to judge the Sulman. The 2018 judge is Angela Tiatia.

Visit the exhibition to vote for your favourite portrait in the ANZ People’s Choice award before voting closes and see the work of budding artists aged 5-18 on display in the Young Archies.

The Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is Australia’s favourite art award, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting, it’s a who’s who of Australian culture – from politicians to celebrities, sporting heroes to artists.

The Wynne Prize is awarded to the best landscape painting of Australian scenery, or figure sculpture, while the Sulman Prize is given to the best subject painting, genre painting or mural project in oil, acrylic, watercolour or mixed media.

Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2018 will be at the Art Gallery of NSW  [Facebook] 12 May 2018 till 09 September, 2018. 10am – 5pm.

Go to Sydney Arts Guide for comprehensive pictures and coverage of the prizes in previous years.