David Asher Brook | Finalist | Pro Hart Outback Art Prize | Broken Hill Regional Gallery
Congratulations to Gallery Artist David Asher Brook whose painting, Topography (x), has been selected as a finalist for the 2018 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize.
The Outback Art Prize (recently renamed the Pro Hart Outback art Prize) is an annual acquisitive competition showcasing work in any media which reflects the spirit and diversity of the Australian Outback.
The winning work will be added to the nationally recognised collection of the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery.
Broken Hill City Council´s Gallery and Museum Manager, Tara Callaghan, said " we´ve again had record entries from all States across Australia. This year´s entries closed on June 15, and the panel have since had a very difficult job in narrowing the field to 49 finalists.
But that process is now complete, we have an amazing array of art across a number of mediums, and I can´t wait for it all to go on display at our launch event."
Judging will be undertaken at the exhibition launch on 03 August at the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery by Gordon Morrison, who has had an extensive career in arts and culture, including senior positions with the National Gallery of Victoria and the Art Gallery of Ballarat.
Exhibition Dates: 03 August – 23 September 2018
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery (BHRAG), 240 Blende Street, Broken Hill NSW

Jude Rose | Winner | Janine Bravery OAM Award
Congratulations to Jude Rose - recipient of the Janine Bravery OAM Award for innovation for her work, Red Wall 2. The announcement was made at the opening of the ASMA 2018 National Awards Exhibition.

Jude Rose | Finalist | Australian Society of Miniature Art (NSW) National Awards Exhibition
Congratulations to Gallery Artist Jude Rose, whose work Red Wall 2 is a finalist in the Australian Society of Miniature Art (NSW) National Awards Exhibition 2018.
Exhibition Dates: 08-23 June 2018.
EWART Gallery, Willoughby NSW.

Jude Rose | Finalist | 64^th Hunters Hill Art Award 2018
Congratulations to Gallery Artist Jude Rose with three works selected for The 64th Hunters Hill Art Exhibition 2018.
Exhibition Dates: 11 May - 20 May 2018.
Hunters Hill Town Hall, 22 Alexandra St, Hunters Hill NSW.

Kerry Johns | Finalist | Calleen Art Award | Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Congratulations to Gallery Artist Kerry Johns for her selection as Finalist in The Cowra Regional Art Gallery's 2018 Calleen Art Award acquisitive $20,000 prize for painting with her work Sawyers Creek.
The Calleen Art Award is an acquisitive painting prize established in 1977 by Mrs Patricia Fagan OAM. This year 205 entries were received by the Gallery from across Australia and 46 works consisting of an engaging range of styles as well as themes and subjects have been selected as finalists by a panel of professional art curators. This year´s Award Judge is Michael Hedger, Director, Manly Art Gallery and Museum.
Exhibition Dates: 06 May – 17 June 2018.
Cowra Regional Art Gallery, 77 Darling St, Cowra NSW

Kerry Johns | Exhibition | Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery
Congratulations to Gallery Artist Kerry Johns on her exhibition "In the company of Trees" - small landscapes, painted in the forests around Canberra and on the NSW south coast.
Exhibition Dates: 11 May - 07 July 2018.
Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, Coff Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW.

David Asher Brook | Finalist | 40^th Alice Prize
Congratulations to Gallery Artist David Asher Brook for his selection as finalist in the 2018 Alice Prize for his work Tathra (pleinair). The 40th Alice Prize is a biennial National Contemporary Art Award presented by the Alice Springs Art Foundation with the winning work being acquired for the Araluen Art Collection.
Finalists for the Alice Prize were selected from hundreds of nation-wide entries, and the judge for the 40th Alice Prize, Brian Ritchie, curator of the MONA FOMA festival and member of the Violent Femmes, will announce the winner of the $40,000 award at the opening event, 27^th April.
Exhibition Dates: 27 April - 17 June 2018.
Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs, NT.

David Asher Brook | Official Selection | The 2018 Film & Video Poetry Symposium | The Los Angeles Center for Digital Art
Congratulations to Gallery Artist David Asher Brook. We are excited to announce that his film Talking Skull, is an official selection for The 2018 Film and Video Poetry Symposium, The Los Angeles Center for Digital Art.
Screening Dates: 26 -29 April, 2018
The Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, Los Angeles, Ca. USA.

Graham Marchant | Finalist | 2017 Kedumba Drawing Award | Orange Regional Gallery
Congratulations to Gallery Artist Graham Marchant - finalist in the 2017 Kedumba Drawing Award with his work Morning Light. Official Opening 16th December at Orange Regional Gallery with exhibition continuing to 21 January 2018.
This year 20 artists from across Australia were invited to exhibit a recent drawing. Now in its 28th year, the Award continues to play a vital role in fostering the production and appreciation of drawing in Australia.
Initiated by Jeffrey and Marlene Plummer in 1989, the Kedumba Drawing Award is now considered the premier drawing award in Australia. New works selected by the judges from the exhibition become part of the Kedumba Collection of Australian Drawings.
Exhibition Dates: 16 December 2017 - 21 January 2018.
Orange Regional Gallery, 149 Byng Street, Orange, NSW.

Ross Skinner | Winner | Georges River Art Prize 2017
Congratulations to Gallery Artist Ross Skinner who had a very exciting evening last night at the Hurstville Museum & Gallery as he was awarded the Georges River Art Prize 2017. This biennial prize is hosted by Hurstville Museum & Gallery and Kogarah Library and Cultural Centre.
Congratulations to all the finalists exhibited in this prize and to Geoff Harvey for winning the Georges River Sculpture Prize, and Steve Lopez who won the Georges River Local Artist Prize.
Exhibition Dates: 04 November – 13 December 2017.
The Hurstville Museum & Gallery, 14 Macmahon Street, Hurstville. NSW.

Ross Skinner | Michael Ambriano | Finalists | Georges River Art Prize 2017 | Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Every success to Gallery Artists, Ross Skinner and Michael Ambriano who have both been selected as Finalists in the new biennial Georges River Art Prize 2017.
This years judges are Kon Gouriotis OAM, Editor of Artist Profile Magazine, Greg Hansell F.R.A.S. Fellow, Councillor & Art School Director at the Royal Art Society of NSW, and Monica McMahon, Curator, Western Sydney University Art Gallery.
Exhibition Dates: 04 November – 13 December 2017.
The Hurstville Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville. NSW.

Kerry Johns | Finalist | Eutick Memorial Still Life Award 2017
Congratulations to Gallery Artist Kerry Johns, with her painting, Still Life's Journey into Night being selected as a finalist in this years EMSLA (Eutick Memorial Still Life Award) 2017. Now in its eleventh year, Curator Dr Leigh Summers will judge this year´s award along with critic and art historian John McDonald and Wollongong Art Gallery director John Monteleone. "Criteria we´d be looking for is excellence in any field of still life as long as it´s a painting. So it can be highly abstract or hyper real or impressionist and everything in between," Dr Summers said. The prestigious award began 11 years ago after the curator met the pharmaceutical CEO, Dr Eutick, whom made known he was looking for a way to assist the arts – Dr Summers suggested an art prize and Dr Eutick generously funded the inaugural award in 2006 and instituted the prize in memory of his parents Lillian and Malvin.
Kerry Johns won the 2016 EMSLA prize last year.
Exhibition Dates: 10 November - 09 December 2016.
Project Contemporary Artspace, 255 Keira Street, Wollongong, NSW.

Katherine Rooney | Salon des Refusés 2017 | S.H. Ervin Gallery
Congratulations to Katherine Rooney, whose painting, That certain texture, this is Australia was selected for inclusion in the alternative Archibald and Wynne Prize exhibition, Salon des Refusés 2017 at the S.H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney.
The 2017 selection panel comprised James Dorahy art advisor, Michael Reid Galleries; Elisabeth Hastings curator & author; and Jane Watters, director, S.H. Ervin Gallery.
Exhibition Dates: 29 July – 15 October 2017.
S.H. Ervin Gallery, Observatory Hill, Sydney.

Graham Marchant | Finalist | Waverly Art Prize 2017
Congratulations to Gallery Artist Graham Marchant - finalist in the 2017 Waverly Art Prize for Painting.
This year 40 works were selected out of 680 submissions by the Judges, Wendy Sharpe (artist) and Will Sturrock (Director, Michael Reid Sydney).
Exhibition Dates: 7 July – 16 July 2017.
Waverley Woollahra Art School, 138 Bondi Road, Bondi, NSW.

Graham Marchant | Finalist |The Elaine Bermingham National Watercolour Prize 2017
Congratulations to Gallery Artist Graham Marchant - finalist in the The Elaine Bermingham National Watercolour Prize in Landscape Painting with his work Empress Falls, Blue Mountains.
The selection panel for this trienial award were Angela Goddard (Director Grith Artworks, Griffith University),Dr Julie Fragar (Griffith University), and Dr Christopher Bennie (Griffith University), with Principal Judge, Michael Zavros.
Exhibition Dates: 09 - 25 February 2017.
Webb Gallery, Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, South Bank, Brisbane, QLD.

Kerry Johns | Winner | 2016 EMSLA Art Award | Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery.
Congratulations to Gallery Artist Kerry Johns winner of the 2016 EMSLA Art Award, at Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, NSW for her painting Flowers in a Window.
Celebrating its tenth year in 2016, "the EMSLA $20,000 art award encourages excellence and innovation in Australian still life painting," said Abigail Moncrieff, Acting Curator of the Gallery.
Exhibition Dates: 11 November 2016 - 07 January 2017.
Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, Coff Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW.

Ross Skinner | Finalist | 2016 Len Fox Painting Award
Congratulations to Ross Skinner, Finalist in the 2016 Len Fox Painting Award for his painting The Blue Pool. Forty-three contemporary artists have been shortlisted in the 2016 Len Fox Painting Award Exhibition, a $50,000 acquisitive award for a painting in sympathy with the work of Emanuel Phillips Fox. Chosen by a panel, the artists shortlisted were selected from 170 entries.
The 2016 judges are Dr Rex Butler (art historian, writer and Professor (Art History & Theory) at Monash University) and Castlemaine Art Museum Director Jennifer Kalionis.
The official opening and announcement will be held on Saturday 8 October, 2016.
Exhibition Dates: 8 October to 31 December 2016.
Castlemaine Art Museum, 14 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine, Vic 3450.

Graham Marchant | Kerry Johns | Finalists | 2016 Emsla Still Life Award | Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery
Congratulations to Gallery Artists Graham Marchant and Kerry Johns whose works have been selected as Finalists in the 2016 Emsla Still Life Award, at Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, NSW.
Celebrating its tenth year in 2016, "the EMSLA $20,000 art award encourages excellence and innovation in Australian still life painting," said Abigail Moncrieff, Acting Curator of the Gallery.
"It was the brainchild of Dr Mal Eutick who wanted to honour the memory of his parents while contributing to the artistic and cultural life of Coffs Harbour.
This year we had over 220 entries from all over Australia and the 68 finalists include notable artists such as Yolanda El khouri, Leo Coyte, Laura Jones, Monika Behrens, Samuel Condon, Graham Marchant, Robyn Sweaney, Madeline Preston and Ted Hillyer."
This years finalists have been selected by judges Nat Thomas, artist & arts writer/cultural commentator; Michael Fitzgerald, art writer & editor of Art Monthly Australasia; and Dr Julie Fragar, artist & Associate Lecturer, Fine Art, Queensland College of Art, Griffith University.
"The quality and diversity of the entries we received made it a very difficult job for the judges to shortlist the finalists. I don’t envy them trying to pick the ultimate winner," said Ms Moncrieff.
The winner will be announced at the opening of the EMSLA Exhibition 11 November 2016.
Exhibition Dates: 11 November 2016 - 07 January 2017.
Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, Coff Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW.

Graham Marchant | Finalist | SCOPE Galleries Art Award
Congratulations to Graham Marchant, Finalist in the SCOPE Galleries Art Award for his painting Wetlands (Lane Cove). The SCOPE Galleries Art Award is a biennial award for an artwork that addresses an environmental theme. The 2016 Award comprises 43 artworks pre-selected by guest judge, artist and senior printmaker at Australian Print Workshop, Martin King. These works highlight the level of concern that artists feel about environmental issues, and also reveal the importance of art in social and political dialogues that can contribute to change.
Martin King will announce the winner at 6pm on 11 June, 2016 at the gallery in Warrnambool.
Exhibition Dates: 11 June - 31 July, 2016.
SCOPE Galleries, 38 Kelp Street Warrnambool VIC.

Graham Marchant | Finalist | The Hills Prize
Congratulations to Graham Marchant, finalist in The Hills Prize 2016 for his painting Abundant Nature.

Exhibition Dates: xx, 2016.
Oakhill College, 423-513 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill NSW

Ross Skinner | Finalist | 2015 NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize
Congratulations to Ross Skinner, Finalist in the 2015 NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize for his painting Bridges from Birkenhead Wharf. This years Judge is Katrina Cashman, Assistant Director and Senior Curator at Mosman Art Gallery. The selection Panel was Stella Downer, Art Dealer, Consultant, Valuer; Tom Carment, Artist, Writer; Phil Goldsmith, NSW Parliament representative, Collections Officer.
Exhibition Dates: 17 June 2015 - 31 July 2015.
Parliament of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney.

Graham Marchant | Finalist | 2014 Kedumba Drawing Award | Orange Regional Gallery
Congratulations to Gallery Artist Graham Marchant - finalist in the 2014 Kedumba Drawing Award with his work XXX. The Kedumba Drawing Award is now considered the premier drawing award in Australia. New works selected by the judge Anne Cape (Artist) from the exhibition become part of the Kedumba Collection of Australian Drawings.
Exhibition Dates: 26 October - 16 November 2014.
Wild Valley Art Park, 321 Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls
Exhibition Dates: 29 November - 11 January 2015.
Orange Regional Gallery, 149 Byng Street, Orange, NSW.

Ross Skinner | Winner Open Award | 17^th Annual Glebe Art Prize
Congratulations to Ross Skinner, winner of the Open Award, 2014 Glebe Art Prize for his painting Birkenhead Wharf and Bridges, Late Afternoon. This years Judge was Ian Chapman, artist, and the exhibition was opened last night by The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore.
Exhibition Dates: 06 - 13 September.
Benledi, 186 Glebe Point Rd, Sydney.

Ross Skinner | Semi-finalist | 2014 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Congratulations to Ross Skinner, named as semi-finalist in the 26^th Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, for his self portrait Night Portrait.
From the semi-finalists, the 2014 judges, Edmund Capon AM OBE, former director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales and artist, Lewis Miller, will select 30 finalists and the winner will be announced 28^th October 2014.
Exhibition Dates: 29 October 2014 - 15 February 2015.
Juniper Hall, Oxford street, Paddington, Sydney.

Graham Marchant | Winner | 2014 Waverly Art Prize (Printmaking)
Congratulations to Graham Marchant, Winner of the Waverly Art Prize for Printmaking for his etching Empress Falls. The Waverley Prize 2014 is open to painting, printmaking, works on paper and street art works. This year´s judging panel consisted of Contemporary Australian Painter, Del Kathryn Barton, Gallery Director, Dominik Mersch, and National Art School Gallery Curator, Judith Blackall.
Exhibition Dates: 04 – 13 July 2014.
School of Arts Building, 138 Bondi Road Bondi NSW.

Ross Skinner | Finalist | 2014 NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize
Congratulations to Ross Skinner, Finalist in the 6^th annual NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize for his painting Boathouse and Rodd Island. This years judge is Anne Ryan, Curator, Australian Prints, Drawing & Watercolours at The Art Gallery of NSW and the award winners announced 18^th June.
The 2014 Selection Panel was Katrina Cashman, Assistant Director and Senior Curator at Mosman Art Gallery; Neil Evans, Artist, Commercial Gallery worker, Educator; Phil Goldsmith, NSW Parliament representative, Collections Officer.
Exhibition Dates: 20 June – 01 August 2014.
Parliament of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney.

Ross Skinner | Finalist | 2014 City of Kogarah Art Prize
Congratulations to Ross Skinner, Finalist in the 2014 City of Kogarah Art Prize. Established in 2012, The City of Kogarah Art Prize is an annual acquisitive prize for painting with prizes valued at $12,000.
Judge Anne Loxley praised the strength and diversity of artists at the show saying, "It’s a strong, interesting show, which celebrates the local and has attracted artists from far afield. There are skilful works, and there are artists here whose work I haven’t seen before – and I would be interested in seeing more from them." Anne Loxley is C3West Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Exhibition Dates: 17 June - 13 June 2014.
Kogarah Library and Cultural Centre, O´Keefes Lane, Kogarah NSW 2217.

Ross Skinner | Finalist | 2013 City of Kogarah Art Prize
Congratulations to Ross Skinner, Finalist in the 2013 City of Kogarah Art Prize. The annual Kogarah Art Prize is a national, acquisitive prize for painting. This years judge is Artist, Aida Tomescu, and the winners will be announced 14 June 2013.
Exhibition Dates: 12 - 28 June 2013.
Kogarah Library and Cultural Centre, O´Keefes Lane, Kogarah NSW 2217.

Ross Skinner | Finalist | 2013 NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize
Congratulations to Ross Skinner, Finalist in the 2013 NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize for his painting Advancing Shadows. This years judge is Rhonda Davis, Head Curator, Macquarie University Art Gallery and the award winners announced 8^th May. The 2013 Selection Panel was: Paul Delprat, Principal, Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney; Catherine Cassidy, Artist; Phil Goldsmith, Parliament of NSW and Plein Air Painting Committee.
Exhibition Dates: 01 – 31 May 2013.
Parliament of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney.

Graham Marchant | Highly Commended | James Kiwi Watercolour prize 2012
Congratulations to Graham Marchant, awarded the Highly Commended prize in the James Kiwi Watercolour prize 2012. In celebration of the 10th anniversary exhibition, Wollongong City Gallery expanded the prize Nationally with the winning work being acquired by Wollongong City Gallery collection.
Dates of Exhibition: 21 April - 17 June 2012
Woolongong City Gallery, Cnr Kembla and Burelli Streets, Woolongong NSw 2500.

Graham Marchant | Finalist| The Paddington Art Prize 2011
Congratulations to Graham Marchant, finalist in The Paddington Art Prize for his painting Wetlands. The Paddington Art Prize, established in 2004 by Arts Patron, Marlene Antico OAM, is a National acquisitive prize, awarded annually for a painting inspired by the Australian landscape. The judges this year are Cressida Campbell (Artist), William Wright AM, and Chris Antico (Artist)
Paddington Art Prize Exhibition, 111 – 113 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2025