La Trobe University backs Muslim art prize from Islamic Museum

A $15,000 prize for Muslim artists is at the heart of a new partnership between a museum and prominent university aiming to strengthen cultural awareness and social inclusion of Islam.

Muslim artists can win $15,000 in the acquisitive art prize.

A partnership between the Islamic Museum of Australia and La Trobe University aims to promote cultural awareness and social inclusion for Islam.

The $15,000 prize for Muslim artists will be part of the 2019 Australian Muslim Artists exhibition.

The winner of the acquisitive prize will be announced when the exhibition is opened on September 12.

Islamic Museum chairman Moustafa Fahour said the partnership was born from a commitment to shared values.

The Islamic Museum of Australia is the first dedicated to Islamic art and Muslim artists.

“(La Trobe’s) support of our flagship art exhibition, highlighting the work of Australian Muslim artists … will certainly elevate the exhibition to the next level,” he said.

La Trobe vice chancellor Professor John Dewar said the award reinforced the university’s commitment to connection with all communities.

“Together we are looking at opportunities including teacher training in Islamic cultures, the development of new curricula in journalism and work integrated learning opportunities,” he said.

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The exhibition is open to all Muslim artists.

Registrations close at 11.59pm on August 11.

For more information visit the Islamic Museum of Australia website.

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