Archibald contenders arrive at Art Gallery of NSW

March 27, 2023 01:25 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

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Under grey skies in Sydney, the careful delivery and unpacking of entries for the annual Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes has begun.

The loading dock of the Art Gallery of NSW buzzed with activity on Monday as artists and couriers dropped off the precious artworks selected for the 2023 competition.

The Sulman (for subject painting, genre painting or mural) and Wynne Prizes (landscape or sculpture) are run concurrently with the Archibalds every year.

Considered Australia's most prestigious portraiture art prize for painting, the Archibald has been awarded since 1921, with artists vying for kudos as well as $100,000.

The People's Choice Award category was added in 1988, with the now famous Packing Room Prize established in 1992, judged by the gallery staff who receive, unpack and hang the entries.

This year's judging will be headed by a new team of three unpackers dubbed the 'Packing Room Pickers', after the retirement last year of head packer Brett Cuthbertson.

Monica Rudhar says she feels privileged to carry on the legacy after working with Mr Cuthbertson for four years.

"I want to do him proud and continue the tradition. It is quite unique. We get to meet the artists and get an insight into their work," she told AAP.

"There is a lot of pride and nerves."

Two of the three new packing judges are women, which Ms Rudhar said adds diversity and makes the selection process more inclusive.

"All of us have different tastes, and we're looking for different things. I'm looking for a recognisable person. I think we'll see what gets here!"

Artists have until Friday to bring their precious works to the gallery and the exhibition opens on May 6 and runs until September 3.

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