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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.

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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'

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2012 MPP entry Ryan Formosa 'Breeeaak' 'STORMS'

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.

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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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Have a good one !!

Mike Coward

THE MORTIMORE PRIZE

The Mortimore Prize is making its annual visit to The Scots College. Situated on Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill, Sydney, Scots is one of Australia's premier private schools.

Located in Anderson Hall (beneath the Chapel), selected works are on show from the 4th to 13th November 10am until 4pm daily. Admission is free and all works are for sale.

Then the Mortimore Prize tours to Mudgee in the Central West of New South Wales. Beginning on the 18th of November the selected works will be on show daily for 2 weeks from 10am to 4pm at the Stables Gallery in Market Street.

Come and check out Australasia's leading art prize for Realism.

Regards

Mike Coward

THE MORTIMORE UNPACKER'S PRIZE

Steve Harris has been awarded the 2011 Mortimore Unpacker's Prize.

Steve's home and studio is at Old Erowal Bay on the South Coast of NSW.

This marvellous painter has hooked me with this one.

This picture is a classic example of  'less is more'. A simple, uncluttered subject that is superbly rendered.

I feel as though the trout is approaching me, even eyeballing me. The surface reflection and the light dancing on both the river bed and the trout is pure magic.

I have seen quite a few pictures where the viewer is placed underwater, but none better than this one.

Congratulations Steve. I hope this isn't the kiss of death !!

Mike Coward

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The 30 Realists are currently showing at the Blue Bike Gallery, 67 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay and the Windhorse Gallery in Bangalow.

These exhibitions run until late October 2011.

2010 MORTIMORE PRIZE PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER - ROSS HARVEY - 'CORREGGIO' Ross Harvey's superb classical Still Life titled 'Correggio' has won the 2010 Mortimore Prize People's Choice. In capturing the admiration and hearts of the public, this is the second time Ross has won the Mortimore Prize People's Choice in 3 years. His previous win was in 2007 with 'Zurburan', which also won the judging panel's Best In Show.  Ross will receive $12,000 worth of Australian made furniture from Harvey Norman. Winning by a very clear margin, this win further enhances the reputation of this painter who is without peer in this genre in Australia. Ross employs a level of skill and discipline rarely seen in any field of endeavour. By combining master craftsmanship with a complete understanding of composition enables Ross to produce pictures that the public simply adore. Oh.....and to the art mafia......please take note of the above. Click here for the Mortimore Prize page

MACQUARIE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE FINALISTS This beautiful shot of Byron Bay's main beach late in the afternoon is by Craig Parry from Lennox Head, NSW. It is a finalist in the 'Landscape' section of the inaugural Macquarie Photography Prize. To be judged by SMH photographer Wolter Peeters and exhibited at St Brigids Easter Art Fair in Dubbo. Opening on the 24th of April, this national competition is open to any resident of Australia. The names of the finalists can be found on the MPP home page. Click here for the Macquarie Photography Prize page

The inaugural INGLIS EQUINE ART PRIZE is coming up soon. This international competition is attracting interest worldwide. For depictions of thoroughbred racehorses, the theme for the first year is 'Life at the Stud'. Exhibitions in Sydney, Melbourne and Scone during August 2011. Entries close 4th July. This work is by Barbara Lewis from New Zealand titled 'The Last Little Bit'. This work is not an entry. Click here for the Inglis Equine Art Prize page

THE 30 REALISTS - PAINTING OF THE MONTH
Evert Ploeg - 'Europa 2' - oil on linen - 110 x 150cm - $16,5000 AUD
This work by Evert Ploeg who is a two time Archibald People's Choice winner, pays homage to Greek Mythology. Zeus, who has transformed into a white bull, has abducted the Princess Europa and is swimming with her to the isle of Crete.
They lived happily ever after.
I wish them well.