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Hay #2 Still LIFE 2023 Oil on linen (detail) 87 x 137 cms

ACAR Art Prize
2026

The ACAR Art Prize is awarded by Australia China Art Residency Ltd (ACAR). It is specifically designed to honour artistic excellence and to recogize artists who are outstanding advocates for Australia-China cultural exchange.

Travelling through China I was struck by vast rural vistas, not dissimilar to the views I am familiar with. 

StillLIFE tells of hay as a life-sustaining resource; coming from the land and then returning to it.  The cycle of life.

China and Australia share a respect for the natural environment. It shapes the way we live and the art we make.

18th April - 1 August 2026

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62 Atchison Street

St Leonards, Sydney

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Pandanus 2020 Watercolour on paper 77 x 57cms

Pandanus 2020 Watercolour on paper 77 x 57cms

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Natural History Illustration and Beyond

Natural history illustration is drawing and painting in exquisite detail using fine pencils, pens and brushes to describe the natural world. The artform extends to sculpture and installation.

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The University of Newcastle's Natural History Illustration degree was unique world-wide and well respected for its high degree of excellence. Unfortunately the degree no longer exists but the alumni are thriving.

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Course convenor Dr Trevor Weekes has long held a desire to revisit Natural History Illustration. Together with Jo Chisolm-Ray from Cstudios and the University Gallery, University of Newcastle, Dr Weekes has curated concurrent exhibitions giving us Natural History Illustration and Beyond.

15 May - 5 June 2026

Cstudios Art Gallery

518 Hunter Street

Newcastle 2300 NSW​

 

​Wednesday to Saturday 10.30 - 3pm​​​​

University Gallery

University of Newcastle

University Drive

Callaghan NSW 2308

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Wednesday - Friday 10am - 5pm

Saturday 12 - 4pm

Tich Carroll's escape from Crete 1941 Oil on birch board 30 x 30 cms

Gallipoli Art Prize 2026

The Gallipoli Art Prize is awarded annually to the artwork demonstrating the spirit of the Gallipoli campaign and embracing the Gallipoli Club's Creed.

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We believe that within the community there exists an obligation for all to preserve the special qualities of loyalty, respect, love of country, courage and comradeship which were personified by the heroes of the Gallipoli Campaign and bequeathed to all humanity as a foundation for perpetual peace and universal freedom.

Keinbah (Hay 5) 2025 Oil on linen 61 x 82 cms

31 August - 5 October 2025

Cowra Regional Art Gallery

77 Darling Street

Cowra NSW 2794

Keinbah (Hay 5) 2025 Oil on linen 61 x 82 cms

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19 September - 2 November 2025

S H Ervin Gallery

Observatory Hill

Sydney NSW 2000

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The talented Patrick O'Nell 2025 Oil on linen

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25 October - 15 December 2024

S H Ervin Gallery

Observatory Hill

Sydney NSW 2000

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shervingallery@nationaltrust.com.au

Rembrandt and Trevor (I can hear you) 2024 Oil on linen 61 x 82 cms (detail)

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 6 - 21 July 2024

10 am - 4 pm daily

Garden Gallery

Robert Brown Building (enter via Reception)

Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney

Mrs Macquaries Road Sydney 2000

Free entry

Xanthorrhoea (grass tree) 2024 Watercolour on Arches 300gsm paper 84 x 65cm

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 5th July – 11th November 2024

Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre

2 Mistral Rd

Murwillumbah South NSW 2484

Free entry

Margaret’s tiles, (Section 5) 2023 Oil on board, Each tile 16cm x 16cm

About the exhibition

Domestica is the result of three residencies: Murray’s Cottage, Hill End, 2021 and The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre, 2022.

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Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre

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2 Mistral Rd

South Murwillumbah NSW 2484

Deirdre Bean

Artist

Newcastle, Australia​

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