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With the winner earning $50 001 (just $1 more than the Archibald Prize winner), 25 finalists in the Foot Locker Art Prize are eagerly awaiting your vote.
The competition attracted more than 6000 entries across Australia and New Zealand, following a brief to create a distinctive sneaker design. Entries were judged by UK artist, Dave White, Sneaker Freaker magazine editor, Simon ‘Woody’ Wood and art critic, Andrew Frost.
People’s Choice voting is now open until 25 July – vote for your favourite of the 25 finalists here. A gallery exhibition showcasing the finalists will be held on 28 July in the home of the Archibald Prize, The Art Gallery of NSW, where the winner of the $50,001 cash prize will be revealed.
A few of the finalists:
- Nike Colour Comets. By Alex Tomkins
- Steampunk: Shoe in the Willows. By Quoc Do
- Calceus Stella-totus. By Chris Edser
All images copyright Foot Locker Art Prize.
