22 October 2022
Congratulations to India Mark who is finalist in the 2022 Evelyn Chapman Art Award. Facilitated by S.H. Ervin Gallery, this biannual prize is awarded to an Australian painter aged under 45 and aims to bolster the education and career opportunities with their art practice in Australia or internationally. For…
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21 October 2022
An exhibition of works from Michael Cook’s series, ‘The Mission’, is now open at Tweed Regional Gallery. The Mission – Michael Cook 21 October – 30 April 2023 The Anthony Gallery, Tweed Regional Gallery For more information, please click here. Image credit: Michael Cook, ‘The Mission (Typical…
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19 October 2022
Congratulations to Ben Quilty, Sylia Kanytjupai Ken, Iluwanti Ken and Zaachariaha Fielding whose work is included in the 2022 Bangkok Biennale. Running for 4 months, the Bangkok Art Biennale spans across an array of arts and cultural venues and landmarks, creating an immersive experience for visitors to the city. This…
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18 October 2022
Fred Fowler has been interviewed by Maria Stoljar for an episode of the ‘Talking with Painters’ podcast. In the episode, Fowler discusses his studio practice, approach to painting (and the challenges that come with it) and his creative influences. To listen to the episode, please click here. Image credit:…
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29 September 2022
Congratulations to Marina Strocchi who has been announced as a finalist in the 2022 Kangaroo Valley Art Prize. The Kangaroo Valley Art Prize is a biennial contemporary art award that attracts entries from around Australia. Forming part of the Arts in the Valley Festival program, the exhibition of finalists will be…
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24 September 2022
A profile on Jason Fitzgerald features in the latest edition of Home Beautiful Magazine. Jason discusses his ceramic and sculpture and gives us a glimpse into his studio. To read more on Jason Fitzgerald and to view artworks, please click here. Image credit: Jason Fitzgerald in his studio, John…
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22 September 2022
David Griggs will join Maria Stoljar (from Talking with Painters) for an in conversation event at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Wednesday, 28 September. The eight times Archibald Prize finalist will discuss his energetic paintings that tap into the raw undercurrents of society and human conditions. Artists…
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18 September 2022
Congratulations to Michael Cook who is a finalist in the 2022 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award with his work, ‘Enculturation #2’. This prestigious acquisitive award is open to artists working in contemporary photography and the major prize winner will be announced 11 October. Visitors to HOTA can see…
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16 September 2022
Congratulations to Monica Rohan and Leonard Brown who have both been announced as finalists in the 2022 Brisbane Portrait Prize with their works ‘Asha Jeffries’ and ‘The Cypriot / Chris Gaynor’. The artists discuss their portraits below: “I’ve painted Asha with an open, relaxed pose and direct gaze reflecting the…
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16 September 2022
A new body of work by Gerwyn Davies is now on display in the pop up exhibition, ‘Pleasure’ at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane. In early 2022, Davies was given unprecedented access to The Calile Hotel as artist-in-residence, utilising the distinct architecture as the backdrop for a new series. An…
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2 September 2022
Congratulations to Jacqueline Hennessy who has been announced as a finalist in the 2022 Portia Geach Memorial Art Prize with her work, ‘The Judging (self portrait)’. Named in memory of artist Portia Geach, this prestigious prize celebrates excellence in portraiture painting by Australian women artists. The Portia Geach Memorial Art…
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17 August 2022
Congratulations to James Guppy who has been announced as a finalist in the 2022 Wollumbin Art Award with his work ‘Twilight Thursday, South’. Established by the Tweed Regional Gallery, The Wollumbin Art Award is new biennial prize open to artists that live in the Tweed, Ballina, Byron, Kyogle and Scenic…
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13 August 2022
Congratulations to Laura Patterson who is a finalist in the 2022 Mosman Art Prize with her work, ‘Cyathea Nimbus (rainy cloud fern)’. Established in 1947, the Mosman Art Prize is an acquisitive painting award celebrating excellence and innovation in the medium. This year’s prize will be judged by Director of…
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9 August 2022
Congratulations to Betty Muffler who has won the Telstra General Painting award in the 2022 NATSIAA with her work, Ngangkari Ngura (Healing Country). Visitors to the Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory can see Betty’s entry on display alongside all of this year’s finalists until 15th January, 2023. 2022…
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5 August 2022
Michael Cook has been shortlisted in the annual William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize. The Bowness Photography Prize is an annual survey of contemporary photographic practice in Australia featuring landscape, architectural and portrait photographs. The winning work will be acquired into MGA’s nationally significant collection of Australian photographs. Bowness Photography…
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