• Michelle Molinari Finalist in 2024 Dobell Drawing Prize

    Michelle Molinari has just been announced as a Finalist in the 2024 Dobell Drawing Prize. The Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia’s leading prize for drawing, an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation and expanded practice. Presented at the National Art School in partnership with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation, this biennial exhibition continues to highlight the enduring relevance and changing role of drawing within contemporary art

  • Michael Simms finalist in 2024 Fishers Ghost Art Award

    Michael Simms has been announced as a finalist in the 2024 Fishers Ghost Art Award with his painting of the acclaimed Australian-Māori performance artist Victoria Hunt.

  • KATHRIN LONGHURST FINALIST IN PORTIA GEACH MEMORIAL AWARD

    Kathrin Longhurst has been announced as a finalist in The Portia Geach Memorial Award, making her an eleven time finalist in the prize. The Portia Geach Award is Australia's most prestigious art prize for portraiture by women artists. Her finalist work ‘Imminent Threat’ is pictured here. Longhurst explains: ‘The subject of this is Midori Goto who personifies every woman’s experience living in a patriarchal society. The painting offers commentary on male violence and aggression towards women and how it affects our psyche.’

  • Margaret Ackland announced as a Finalist in the Portia Geach

    Congratulations to MARGARET ACKLAND, who is once again a finalist in the prestigious PORTIA GEACH MEMORIAL AWARD!⁠⁠

    The Portia Geach Memorial Award is Australia’s most prestigious art prize for portraiture by women artists. Established by the will of the late Florence Kate Geach in memory of her sister, Portia Geach, the non-acquisitive award of $30,000 is to the entry which is of the highest artistic merit. Margaret’s accomplished work ‘45’ (pictured) definitely fits the bill. Best of luck, Margaret!⁠

  • JO DAVENPORT WINS PADDINGTON ART PRIZE

    Albury artist Jo Davenport has won the 2024 Paddington Art Prize. This prestigious acquisitive award spotlights Australian landscape painting and Jo impressed the judges with her beautiful work 'River Flow at its Brink'. Jo is pictured here with her winning work and Paddington Prize founder and co-sponsor Marlene Antico OAM. Jo’s solo exhibition Nothing but Blue Skies is on at Flinders Lane Gallery 15 October – 2 November 2024. View the exhibition here. 

  • KIM ANDERSON FINALIST IN PAUL GUEST DRAWING PRIZE

    Kim Anderson has been announced as a finalist in the 2024 Paul Guest Drawing Prize. Held biennially, the Paul Guest Drawing prize shines a spotlight on contemporary Australian drawing practice. More details here. Chris McAuliffe, Emeritus Professor at the ANU school of art and design has selected 40 finalists from 571 entries for the prize. The winner will be announced at the opening on Friday 29th November, and the exhibition runs 30th November - 27th January at Bendigo Art Gallery. Kim’s impressive finalist work ‘Fuge #2’ is pictured here. 

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