18 September 2026
Congratulations to Natasha Bieniek who has been announced as the major prize winner of the 2026 Portia Geach Memorial Award with her work, The folding. Visitors to S.H. Ervin Gallery in Sydney can see Natasha’s winning self-portrait on display until 1 November, before it comes to Brisbane for her forthcoming…
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17 September 2026
An article featuring Richard Lewer is featured in the Sept-Oct issue of Dare magazine. In the article, writer Bridget Ross discusses the story Richard’s friendship with fellow acclaimed artist, Iluwanti Ken, who is the subject of his winning 2026 Archibald Prize painting. This work is currently on the Archibald tour…
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11 September 2026
Congratulations to Laura Patterson who has been shortlisted for the 2026 Paddington Art Prize with her work Waves of ferns and nausea, Woonoongoora / Lamington National Park. Now in its 23rd year, The Paddington Art Prize is an acquisitive award for a painting inspired by the Australian landscape. The winners…
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10 September 2026
Congratulations to Natasha Bieniek who has been announced as a finalist in the 2026 Portia Geach Memorial Award with her work, The folding. Named in memory of artist and commentator Portia Geach, this prestigious annual prize is presented to an Australian woman artist for a portrait painting of a man…
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5 September 2026
Congratulations to Gerwyn Davies, who has been announced as a finalist in the 2026 Brisbane Portrait Prize with his work, Shimmer. The Brisbane Portrait Prize celebrates artists and sitters who are based in, or have a strong connection to, the Brisbane/Magandjin region. Gerwyn’s sitter, Alfie, participated in the artist’s 2025…
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5 September 2026
Congratulations to Natasha Bieniek, who has been announced as the winner of the 2026 John Leslie Art Prize with her work, Labyrinth. Established in 2000, the John Leslie Art Prize is a biennial national award for landscape painting presented by Gippsland Art Gallery. As the winning work, Labyrinth will now…
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2 September 2026
Senior Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara artist and traditional healer (ngangkari) Betty Muffler will present her first major institutional solo exhibition at Bundanon, opening 31 October. Comprising new paintings alongside loaned works, Ngangkari Ngura – Healing Country explores Muffler’s recent practice and the striking black and white paintings for which she has become…
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19 August 2026
Congratulations to Michael Cook, who has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 National Photographic Portrait Prize with his work, Walkabout. One of Australia’s leading awards for photographic portraiture, the National Photographic Portrait Prize brings together some of the country’s most compelling contemporary photographic practice each year. The winner…
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6 August 2026
Congratulations to Heidi Yardley and Natasha Bieniek who are finalists in the 2026 John Leslie Art Prize. Established in 2000, the John Leslie Art Prize is a national, biennial prize for landscape painting, awarded by the Gippsland Art Gallery. The winner of the major prize will have their work acquired…
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3 August 2026
Louise Tate’s work is featured on the cover of this month’s Frankie Magazine. Readers can also find a Q&A with the artist inside. This issue (133) of Frankie Magazine is on sale in Australia from today. More information Image credit: Louise Tate, Peony, strawflower, wallflower, 2023, oil on linen,…
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