Lyn McRae Memorial Drawing Prize 2021

November 3, 2021

BECC ORSZÁG
*find your way (slow breath)*
graphite pencil on paper. 25x21 cm 2021

Becc Ország is a finalist in ththe Lyn McRae Memorial Drawing Prize 2021 at Noosa Regional Gallery. The Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize was established by John McCrea in 2015 to honour Lyn’s passion for drawing as fundamental to visual arts practice. The aim of the prize is to promote excellence in contemporary Australian drawing. The prize includes The Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize of $5000 and The People's Choice Award of $1000.

NOOSA REGIONAL GALLERY
3 Nov- 3 Dec
Riverside, 9 Pelican Street
Tewantin QLD

www.noosaregionalgallery.com.au

Kedumba Drawing Award 2020

September 9, 2020

Forsaken Monument (unknown goddess)' - graphite, carbon pencil and 24kt gold on paper, 2020

Becc Ország has been invited to participate in the prestigious invitation only Kedumba Drawing Award. The 20 finalists work is on display at Kedumba Gallery until 11th October.

Kedumba Gallery
9 September - 11 October
Blue Mountains Grammar School
Wentworth Falls NSW

https://kedumba.org.au

Dobell Drawing Prize #21

March 28, 2019

Becc Ország is a finalist in the Dobell Drawing Prize with her work ‘Fantasy of virtue / All things and nothing’.

Australia’s most prestigious drawing prize, The Dobell Drawing Prize is back in a newly revived state presented by the National Art School (NAS), tackling drawing as a progressive 21st century medium and looking at all its permutations within art making today. Inaugurated in 1993 the prize was founded by The Sir William Dobell Art Foundation and held in conjunction with the Archibald Prize, Sulman Prize and Wynne Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Artist Ben Quilty has been chosen as the judge of the 2019 Dobell Drawing Prize, selecting 57 finalist from a record breaking 788 entries. In conjunction with the prize, NAS is also hosting a broader drawing festival which includes a range of additional drawing exhibitions and a symposium. The Dobell Drawing Prize and the Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial at the Art Gallery of New South Wales will run in alternate years.

The Dobell Drawing Prize #21 exhibition includes works by all 57 finalists and is on at the National Art School (NAS) Gallery from 28 March to 25 May 2019.

National Art School Gallery
28 March - 25 May
https://www.dobell.nas.edu.au

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65th Blake Prize 2018

March 23, 2018

Becc Ország is a finalist in the 65th Blake Prize with her drawing 'Announce your Kingdom (you can live forever)' 2017.

One of Australia’s longest standing and most prestigious prizes, The Blake Prize encourages conversations concerning faith, spirituality, religion, hope, humanity, social justice, belief and non – belief. This year there were 769 entrants hailing from Belgium, Germany, Greece, Norway, United States and United Kingdom and from every Australian state and territory. Orszag's work will be exhibited with the 80 finalists who have been selected for exhibition at the Casula Powerhouse from 12 May - 1 July. The winner of the $35,000 Blake Prize will be announced at the exhibition launch on 19 May 6-9pm.

Casula Powerhouse
12 May - 1 July
www.casulapowerhouse.com

Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing 2018

February 2, 2018

'Fragmentation of Mind (be still/withdraw)' (detail) - graphite, carbon pencil and 24kt gold on paper, 75x52cm

Becc Ország is a finalist in the 2018 Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing with her drawing 'Fragmentation of Mind (be still/withdraw)' 2017. The Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing is a $25,000 acquisitive art award among the most significant of its kind in the country. 44 finalists have been selected from close to 500 entries from artists across Australia by Judge, Ms Anne Ryan, Curator Australian Art, Prints and Drawings Art Gallery of New South Wales. The official opening and announcement will be held at 7.00 pm Friday 2 March at Adelaide Perry Gallery. The Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing finalists exhibition continues until March 29.

Adelaide Perry Gallery
3 March - 29 March
Cnr College Street, Hennessy St, Croydon NSW 2132
www.plc.nsw.edu.au

Becc Orszag, 'Hope (align yourself with me)' Installation View

Incinerator Art Award - Art for Social Change 2017

October 5, 2017

INCINERATOR ART AWARD: ART FOR SOCIAL CHANGE | INCINERATOR GALLERY | MELBOURNE
7 OCTOBER - 26 NOVEMBER 2017

OPENING NIGHT FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER 6-8PM

Becc Ország is a finalist in this years Incinerator Art Award: Art for Social Change with her drawing 'Hope (align yourself with me)'. The Incinerator Art Award is $10,000 non-acquisitive award of national significance with entries received from every state and territory in Australia. The award showcases the work of 22 artists who interrogate contemporary culture in their practices to achieve and influence social change.

Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award 2017

April 11, 2017

Becc Orszag's triptych 'Forsaken Monuments' has been selected as a finalist in the 2017 Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award. Selected from over 850 entries, the finalists exhibition will present a diverse range of paper media and industry techniques, including drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, paper cuts and video. The Exhibition of finalists work runs from 19 May - 16 July 2017 at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery.

Hazelhurst Regional Gallery
30 May- 26 July
782 Kingsway, Gymea, NSW
www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au

Paul Guest Prize 2016

July 15, 2016

Becc is a finalist in this years Paul Guest Prize with her drawing 'Awakening'. The Paul Guest Prize is a non-acquisitive biennial cash prize of $12,000, highlighting contemporary drawing practice in Australia. The Prize was initiated by former Family Court Judge and Olympic rower, the Honourable Paul Guest QC and encourages artists from across Australia to engage with the important medium of drawing and to create challenging and unique art works. This year, the judge is renowned draftsman and Australian artist, Godwin Bradbeer. The exhibition of finalists work will be on display at:

Bendigo Art Gallery
27 August - 16 October 2016
42 View Street, Bendigo, VIC
www.bendigoartgallery.com.au

M Collection Award 2016

July 15, 2016

'Immaculate Landscape VI' - graphite pencil and 24kt gold leaf on paper, 53x40cm, 2015

Becc is a finalist in this years M Collection Art Award with her drawing 'Immaculate Landscape VI'. The announcement of the $7000 Acquisitive Prize and opening of the finalists exhibition is on 25 August 2016 at Gallerysmith, the exhibition runs until 3 September 2016.

Gallerysmith
25 August - 3 September
170-174 Abbotsford Street,
North Melbourne, Victoria
www.gallerysmith.com.au

National Works on Paper 2016

May 16, 2016

Becc's most ambitious drawing to date 'The Source of All Things (Birth of The Rivers)' has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 National Works on Paper Prize at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery.

Sixty-six artists from around Australia have been shortlisted from close to 1,000 entries for the $50,000 National Works on Paper prizes and acquisitions. The prize, the most prestigious acquisitive prize and exhibition of its type in Australia, showcases recent works by artists working in the fields of drawing, printmaking, digital prints and paper sculpture.

Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing 2016

January 31, 2016

'Immaculate Landscape V' (detail) - graphite, carbon pencil and 24kt gold on paper, 53x40cm

Becc Ország is a finalist in this years Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing with her stunning work 'Immaculate Landscape V', graphite, carbon pencil and 24kt gold on paper 53x40cm. This years judge Ms Julie Ewington will announce the $25,000 acquisitive prize on Friday 26 February at 7 pm. at Adelaide Perry Gallery. The Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing continues until March 24.

Adelaide Perry Gallery
27 February - 24 March
Cnr College Street, Hennessy St, Croydon NSW 2132
www.plc.nsw.edu.au

Incinerator Art Award - Art for Social Change 2015

October 15, 2015

Becc Orszag, Installation View, Linden New Art

Becc Ország is a finalist in this years Incinerator Art Award with her series of drawings 'The False Victor', 'The Appointed' and 'The Revived'. This years prize exhibits works that respond to the themes of environment, sustainability and society and reinforce the idea that art can create deep and lasting social change. Exhibition of finalists work runs from 9 October - 29 November 2015 at Incinerator Gallery.

Incinerator Gallery
9 October - 29 November
180 Holmes Rd, Moonee Ponds, VIC
http://incineratorgallery.com