Join the 2021 curator of the churchie emerging art prize finalists’ exhibition Grace Herbert for a tour of the show. Gain insight into the diverse practices of this year’s 14 finalists, whose cutting-edge contemporary work addresses themes of diasporic experience, First Nations sovereignty, and the political and social conditions of contemporary life.

The 2021 finalists are: Akil Ahamat, Tiyan Baker, Christopher Bassi, Leon Russell (Cameron) Black, Ohni Blu, Riana Head-Toussaint, Visaya Hoffie, Kait James, Alexa Malizon, Kyra Mancktelow, Ivy Minniecon, Nina Sanadze, Jayanto Tan, and Joanne Wheeler.

Herbert’s role as ‘the churchie’ curator 2021 is sponsored by Armitstead ART Consulting.

Accessibility information:
We are committed to making the IMA accessible to people of all abilities, their families, and carers as well as visitors of different ages and different backgrounds. There is wheelchair access and an accessible toilet with baby changing facilities also located on the ground floor and we welcome guide and support dogs. To find out more contact us at ima@ima.org.au or call 07 3252 5750. Read our access information for visitors here.

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—please wear a mask and check-in on arrival as per government advice
—stay at home if unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath
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Please do not attend if, in the last 14 days you have:
—returned to Australia from overseas (other than a safe travel zone country)
—been in close contact with an active COVID-19 case
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—had a fever, cough, sore throat, headache, distorted sense of taste, shortness of breath, chills, vomiting or any cold/flu like symptoms in the last 72 hours