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GALLERIES: 16 JANUARY 2017 Archibald Prize 2016 Regional Tour Prestigious and controversial, the Archibald Prize is Australia’s foremost portraiture prize. It is awarded to the best painting of a notable Australian, and as such is a veritable who’s who of Australian culture, from politicians and celebrities to sporting heroes and artists. In accordance with the bequest established in 1919 by Jules François Archibald (1856–1919), the founding editor of The Bulletin, the Archibald Prize was first awarded in 1921. The Archibald Prize — hosted by the Art Gallery of NSW — is a non-acquisitive competition and aims to foster portraiture, support artists and perpetuate the memory of great Australians. Over the years, some of Australia’s most prominent artists have won, including George Lambert (1927), William Dobell (1943, 1948 and 1959) and Brett Whiteley (1976 and 1978). The subjects of Archibald winners have been equally celebrated in their fields, including such luminaries as ‘Banjo’ Patterson, Margaret Olley, Patrick White and Paul Keating. The trustees of the gallery judge the entries and the winner in 2016 was Melbourne-based artist Louise Hearman, with her portrait of Barry Humphries receiving $100,000 in prize money. In addition to the main prize, the People’s Choice is awarded to the painting voted most popular with visitors to the exhibition, and the Packing Room Prize is awarded by gallery staff who unpack the entries. Based on information provided by Cowra Regional Gallery.
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Above: Barry, by Louise Hearman ... winner of the 2016 Archibald Prize. DETAILS Various Artists, Archibald Prize 2016 Regional Tour From 20 January to 19 March Cowra Regional Art Gallery, 77 Darling Street, Cowra, phone 6340 2192 The exhibition launch at the Cowra Regional Art Gallery, 77 Darling Street, Cowra is on Friday 20 January 2017 commencing at 6.30pm. This includes a welcome to visitors by Cr Bill West, Mayor Cowra Shire Council, and on behalf of ANZ, the principal sponsor, Mr Craig Clarke, ANZ District Manager, Central West and Riverina. The exhibition will be opened by Natalie Wilson, Curator Australian & Pacific Art AGNSW. Special guest is Betina Fauvel-Ogden, Archibald Prize finalist and winner of the Packing Room Prize. Entry is $10 ($6 Friends of the Gallery) payable at the door. Rosnay Organic Wines will be providing a special wine tasting and catering is by Eat Your Greens Catering. A special artist talk by Betina Fauvel-Ogden, Archibald Prize finalist and winner of the Packing Room Prize will take place at the Gallery on Saturday 21 January from 1.30pm. All welcome, admission is free. The exhibition continues to 19 March. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 2pm to 4pm (Australia Day 11am – 3pm).
George Calombaris, Masterchef, by Betina Fauvel-Ogden ... winner of the Packing Room Prize.
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