Awards

John has been awarded over 70 first prizes and many highly commended and commended awards throughout his career.

Some of these awards include:

  • Art of Sydney - The Art Scene Award BEST IN SHOW 2018
  • Joshua Smith Award 2012
  • Lloyd Rees Award 2012
  • Waterbrook Award - Lane Cove Art Society 2009, 2011, 2012
  • Tumut - Best in Show 2010
  • 3rd Prize - Still Life category - Royal Easter Show 2010
  • Ford Land Company Award - Lane Cove Art Society 2008
  • Thora Unger "Best in Show" Award Royal Art Society 2008
  • Thrice winner of The Joshua Smith Award Drummoyne Art Society
  • Twice a finalist in the prestigious Art Scene Award
  • 1st Price in The Sailing Heritage Open Art Prize 2001
  • Art of Sydney Award - "Sydney Theme" 1996, 1999, 2000
  • Royal Art Societies Prize "Best Oil" 1999
  • Drummoyne, Ryde and Parramatta Open Art Awards
  • The Wal Chandler Award, St George Art Society
  • Maritime Section of the Royal Easter Show
  • Lloyd Rees Award, Lane Cove Art Society

Judging

John is highly sought after for judging Art Exhibitions. Including:

  • St George Art Award
  • Hawkesbury Agricultural Show Art Section
  • Parramatta Art Show
  • Lane Cove Art Award
  • Hornsby Art Award
  • Tumut Art Exhibition
  • Castle Hill Art Exhibition
  • Blackheath Art Award
  • Shoalhaven Art Award
  • Camden Art Award
  • Royal Canberra Show
  • Kiama Art Award
  • Newcastle Art Society Exhibition
Image of artwork: Landscape painting by John Perkins