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The Mortimore Prize at Byron Bay

Thursday, January 05, 2012

THE 2011 MORTIMORE PRIZE

Australia's leading Realism art exhibition, the 2011 Mortimore Prize makes its annual pilgrimage to northern NSW with a show of the winners and selected works at the Blue Bicycle Gallery, Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay. Now until the end of January and open daily from 10am to 4pm.

CLICK HERE for the Mortimore Prize

Best Still Life

Steve Harris

'Jen's Tureen'

acrylic on canvas

$6,000

THE 2012 MACQUARIE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE

With prizemoney of $10,000 on offer, the 2012 Macquarie Photography Prize is generating plenty of interest.

You can enter online now - it's simple and easy - and only $5.00 per photo.

Categories are 'ARCHITECTURE', 'STORMS', 'FUNNY FACES' and 'ARTHOUSE'

CLICK HERE for the Macquarie Photography Prize

2012 MPP entry

Ryan Formosa

'Breeeaak'

'STORMS'

INGLIS EQUINE ART PRIZE

The Inglis Equine Art Prize will be visiting the Ballina Race Club in northern NSW on 27th January as part of the Iris Neilsen Cup weekend. Also planned is a show during the Wellington Boot carnival late March at the Macquarie Theatre, Wellington, NSW.

CLICK HERE for the Inglis Equine Art Prize

Finalist

2011 Inglis Equine Art Prize

'Winter Sun - Umatilla'

Kate Ferguson

oil on canvas

$3,250

THE 30 REALISTS

Selected works available at the Windhorse Gallery, Bangalow now and during 2012.

The 30 Realists

Eris Fleming

'The Road into Town'

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In Byron Bay/Bangalow. If I haven't been heard from by February please send a search party.

Have a good one !!

Mike Coward

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2012 Macquarie Photography Prize

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

2012 MACQUARIE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE

The 2012 Macquarie Photography Prize entry form is now available - please click here.

$10,000AUD prizemoney - with a whopping $5,000 1st prize
As little as $5 per photo to enter
4 categories - 'STORMS', 'ARCHITECTURE', 'FUNNY FACES' and 'ARTHOUSE'
25 finalists per section - 100 chances to be selected
Judged by Craig Parry who won the 2011 'LIVE ACTION' and 'PEOPLE'S CHOICE'
3 public exhibitions - may be more
Online entry is available now - this is discounted - also save by avoiding postal charges

Craig Parry - 'A Moment' - Best 'Live Action' 2011

2011 MORTIMORE PRIZE

The tour continues with the Byron Bay exhibition at the 'Blue Bicycle Gallery' in Centennial Circuit, Byron commencing on 28th December to 31st January 2012. Doors are open daily from 10am to 4pm.

The Central Coast of NSW can expect a visit from Australasia's leading Realism art prize during April 2012 along with Canberra, Bendigo and Melbourne in May and June.

For a further view of the Mortimore Prize click here

THE 30 REALISTS

Exhibiting at the Blue Bicycle Gallery in Byron Bay and the Windhorse Gallery Bangalow

Janet Matthews

'Mother to Mother'

Graphite on paper

$1,800 AUD

INGLIS EQUINE ART PRIZE

The tour resumes in early 2012 with an exhibition at Ballina Race Club during the Iris Neilsen Cup carnival late January. Then on to Wellington in NSW at the newly renovated Macquarie Theatre during 'The Wellington Boot' racing carnival in late March. Other venues, which are a part of Racing NSW 'Saddle up Sundays' are TBA.

For a further view of the Inglis Equine Art Prize click here

Have a great day !

Mike Coward

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MPP People's Choice Winner

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

CRAIG PARRY
WINS THE INAUGURAL
MACQUARIE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE
PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Craig Parry from Lennox Head on the NSW North Coast has won the MPP People's Choice and receives a television from Harvey Norman valued at $1,000.
Craig's incredible shot taken in Fiji which places the viewer inside the perfect wave was part of the wonderful 'Live Action' section.
Voting was widespread across the categories which indicates a strong show. Indeed many of the public opted out of voting with many visitors describing it as 'too difficult to choose just one photograph'.
Placing 2nd was Donna Behsman from Dubbo with 'Who Left the Tap On?' and 3rd Daniel James from Minmi with 'Crunch'.
Craig has kindly accepted the invitation to judge the 2012 MPP.
To view more of Craig's stunning work click on this link below.
www.eyereflect.com

INGLIS EQUINE ART PRIZE

$18,000 PRIZEMONEY

EXHIBITING SYDNEY - MELBOURNE - SCONE

ENTRY CLOSES 4TH JULY

BARBARA LEWIS NZ - 'CARBINE'
This image is not an entry......just a very good one !

THE 30 REALISTS

PAINTING OF THE MONTH

KRISTIAN MUMFORD - 'JESSAMYN'
30 X 40CM - CHARCOAL ON PAPER - $450 AUD

The 30 Realists have been invited to exhibit for the Hon Simon Crean - Federal Minister for the Arts and Regional Development at the NSW Central West Offices of Regional Development on Friday 13th May.

THE MORTIMORE PRIZE

ROSS HARVEY - 'CORREGGIO'
WINNER 2010 MORTIMORE PRIZE
PEOPLE'S CHOICE

MORTIMORE PRIZE
ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE NOW FOR 2012

www.australianartsales.com.au

I'm heading to the Macquarie Marshes to see the abundant birdlife there at the moment and then on to Lightning Ridge for some R&R with Lisi Klein and Martin Campbell. They should produce some stunning paintings of what we see!!

THE END !....... FOR NOW

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2011 MPP Winners

Thursday, April 28, 2011

TOM RILEY WINS INAUGURAL
MACQUARIE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE

Tom Riley from Dubbo has won the 2011 Macquarie Photography Prize with his photograph titled 'Lake Annecy Boatman'. Lake Annecy is situated in the South East of France.

Judge Wolter Peeters from the Sydney Morning Herald described the shot in these words - "Tom's almost painting-like photograph transports one into the solitude of the moment and his understanding of the craft is obvious".

The photograph is a beautiful balance between majestic mountains and a calm lake, captured in an ethereal half light with a lone oarsman in isolation. It is one of those once in a life time shots.

The MPP is currently exhibiting in Dubbo as part of the St Brigids Easter Art Fair.
For further information on the other MPP sectional winners and the St Brigids Easter Art Fair, Inglis Equine Art Prize and Mortimore Prize click on -
www.australianartsales.com.au

GUESS WHO?

John Murray - 'Julia'
John is one of the 30 Realists
Have a great day !

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