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Congratulations to Drew Connor Holland who is a finalist in the 2022 Brett Whiteley Travelling Scholarship. Established by Ms Beryl Whiteley in memory of her late son Brett Whiteley, this prestigious scholarship aims to support the ongoing career development of the shortlisted entrants. Drew is among 5 shortlisted entrants commended with a 2-week residency at […]

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 more information about India Mark and […]

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 Aboriginal Picaninny)’, 2011, inkjet print, 124.0 x 100.0 […]

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 year’s edition is themed ‘CHAOS […]

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: Fred Fowler, in his studio. Photo […]

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 presented across several galleries. The […]

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 Downs 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 in conversation Centenary Auditorium Art […]

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 Michael’s work on display in […]

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 vulnerability and self-assuredness she expresses […]

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 article about Gerwyn Davies and […]

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 Prize S.H. Ervin Gallery 16 […]

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 Rim Shires. The winners will […]

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 the Art Gallery of South […]

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 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres […]

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 Prize Monash Gallery of Art […]

An article about Iluwanti Ken and Betty Muffler’s exhibition ‘Mara Ala – Open Hands’ at Jan Murphy Gallery has been featured online by Art Guide Australia. Describing the work of both senior artists, it also notes the inclusion of Iluwanti and Betty’s collaborative paintings in the show, which contain symbols of their Country and tjukurpa […]

Visitors to Noosa Regional Gallery can see Michael Cook’s work display in ‘Natures Mortes’. In this series, the artist delves into the tragic and devastating affect of colonisation on Australia’s First Nations peoples and the degradation of the environment. MICHAEL COOK: NATURES MORTES 16 July – 4 September, 2022 Noosa Regional Gallery For more information, […]

Visitors to the Mosman Art Gallery can see Michael Muir’s work in ‘From Margaret Olley to Salote Tawale: 75 years of the Mosman Art Prize’. Established in 1947, the Mosman Art Prize is an acquisitive painting award that has grown to become one of the country’s most prestigious local government art awards. Commemorating 75 years […]

David Griggs has painted a mural alongside new paintings featured in the recently opened group exhibition,‘Nationalism in the Wake of COVID’ at Macquarie University Art Gallery. The exhibition explores the dialectic between nationalism, localism and internationalism within the context of the global pandemic and the signals that drove nation state border closures in Australia. The […]