Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize 2019 exhibition

Featuring the 30 finalists from over 3,000 entries by judged by Cheryl Newman, Jon Jones, and Stephen Dupont, the Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize offers a total prize fund of $100,000, with the winner taking home $50,000.The winner in 2019 is Tamara Dean, for her image, Endangered. All finalists receive $1,000.

Endangered. © Tamara Dean. Winner, 2019 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.
Endangered. © Tamara Dean. Winner, 2019 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.

The Prize was established in 2007 by the Moran Arts Foundation and it awards and promotes Australian contemporary photography and excellence in all forms of still, photo-based artwork - including analogue and digital photography or staged and directorial photo-media work.

Drought. © Adam Ferguson. Finalist, 2019 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.
Drought. © Adam Ferguson. Finalist, 2019 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.

Artist Talks

On Sundays during the exhibition, finalists will be discussing their work. Haad on down for a chat and enjoy a drink in the grounds of historic Juniper Hall.

12 May - Brian Cassey and Jason Thomas
26 May - Cassie Sullivan


Where: Juniper Hall, 250 Oxford St, Paddington NSW
When: 2pm
Bookings are not required.
More information.

Death on the Darling. © Nick Moir. Finalist, 2019 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.
Death on the Darling. © Nick Moir. Finalist, 2019 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.
Cowboys. © Sean Izzard. Finalist, 2019 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.
Cowboys. © Sean Izzard. Finalist, 2019 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.
King Street, 2018. © Sam Ferris. Finalist, 2019 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.
King Street, 2018. © Sam Ferris. Finalist, 2019 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.

Upcoming Events Submit an Event

August

Sydney: The photographs in Max Dupain: Student Life were taken at the University of Sydney in the early 1950s, a period of rapid change marked by the politics of the Cold War.

September

Canberra: This collection-in-focus display highlights William Yang’s photography of Sydney Mardi Gras festivals between 1981 and 2003.

October

Brisbane: Until 13 July 2025. Amateur Brisbane photographer Alfred Henrie Elliott (1870-1954) extraordinary images lay dormant for decades until they were discovered only recently. This exhibition is curated by seven Brisbane photographers.

November

Sydney: Chrissie Hall specialises in advertising, fashion, portraiture and social documentary. Join Chrissie for her 2nd book launch and exhibition at Lunar Studios in Alexandria on Thursday, November 14th from 6:30-8:30 pm.

Perth: Until 18 May 2025. Henry Roy – Impossible Island draws on 40-years of recollections and observations as it brings together 113 photos taken from 1983 to 2023.

Brisbane: The Photo Fair #2 is a community event to sell, swap, and showcase photographic works on November 30 and December 1, 2024. 10am - 4pm

Melbourne: 30/11– 15/12. Focal/Vocal showcases the photographic talents of 7 graduates who use the medium of photography for the exploration of the human condition.

December

Sydney: ...as they were. A 'one day only' Street Photography exhibition by Chad Lippert. Held in a St Peters photo studio from 11am - 4pm on 15 December.