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Post by Julie Petersen · Wed 9 May 2012 · Art Prizes
2012 Mosman Art Prize entry form now available
With two months to go before the receipt of artworks at the Gallery on Monday July 9, the Mosman Art Prize entry form and conditions are now available to complete on our website.
The judge for this year is Anne Flanagan – the Assistant Director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the main prize is $30,000 with additional prizes totalling $11,000.
This is one of the few prizes where there is no prescribed subject – so the final exhibition is always an interesting and diverse event.
Post by Janelle Patchett · Fri 4 May 2012 · Friends of Mosman Art Gallery
Hunter Valley Hideaways Friends Excursion
Paul Sellwood talks to Friends. View all photos on Flickr.
On Wednesday 11 April, the Friends of the Mosman Art Gallery left the hustle and bustle of Sydney behind and having meandered their way along the historic Great North Road, spent a golden autumn day exploring the Lower Hunter Valley.
It was an exciting case of ‘touch and go’ but after skillful negotiation of the water causeway that leads to sculptor, Paul Sellwood’s property, the coach driver transported the Friends safely across the creek to the undulating green ‘outdoor rooms’ of Paul’s expansive sculpture park that is situated near the historic village of Wollombi. Here they enjoyed morning tea and an artist talk and then afterwards, wandered through Paul’s Sculpture Park which includes up to 50 medium to large scale sculptures and 50 marquettes in his studio and house. Paul was the winner of the Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2011 exhibition.
The Friends stopped in Wollombi for a light lunch at Panino’s Italian Restaurant and afterwards, stepped back in time when they visited the facinating Endeavour Museum which, from 1840, was the local court house and lock up. In 1970, with the support of the Cessnock Historical Society, the Museum was establised and still features cedar fittings and original cells.
A short drive in the coach took the Friends to the picturesque and peaceful Gate Gallery and Sculpture Garden where they wandered amongst garden beds of fragrant lavender and fascinating sculptures.
As the day came to a close, the Friends settled in for a cellar door experience at the quaint Stonehurst Winery before a smooth return journey along the M3 Freeway.
Post by Janelle Patchett · Fri 4 May 2012 · Friends of Mosman Art Gallery
Paper Now, The Incinerator Willoughby
On 2 March, the Friends of the Mosman Art Gallery had their inaugural Focus Tour at the Incinerator, Willoughby to see the Paper Now exhibition where they heard artist talks by Marguerite Derricourt and Sally Alpin.
Paper Now comprised thirty works by eleven Australian artists who share a common approach to their current practice through the use of paper as the primary medium.
Focus Tours are small tours of up to 17 people that focus on a specific theme or genre of art.
Post by Julie Petersen · Mon 16 Apr 2012
Gallery refurbishment update
Stage 1 refurbishment works at the Gallery have now been completed with Level 1 and Level 2 being repainted and the floors sanded and re-polished.
A new climate control system has also been installed in both galleries.
Stage 2 works will commence on April 17 and will include the relocation of the reception area and the creation of new gallery spaces.
We appreciate your patience during this time but look forward to launching the updated building in early July.
Post by Julie Petersen · Tue 13 Mar 2012 · Art Prizes
Mosman Art Prize winners feature in Art Month Sydney
Laura (detail) – Laura Jones, Winner of Young Emerging Artist, 2007
Out and about for Art Month Sydney – Paddington Gallery precinct last Thursday night, I met up with two young artists who have been involved with the Mosman Art Prize.
First up was Jasper Knight who won the prize in 2008 for his painting Wharf with Yellow Palings. Jasper has just been taken into the stable of the prestigious Australian Galleries. Director Stuart Purves introduced Jasper as a young artist with a lot of potential. At the event Jasper spoke about the importance of art prizes in launching artist careers.
Later down the road at Maunsell Wickes at Barry Stern Gallery Glenmore Road, I spoke to Young Emerging Artists award winner from 2007, Laura Jones. Laura was thrilled to be represented by a gallery which encourages young artists.
It was great to catch up with Laura and Jasper and see them enjoying professional success.
