Becc Orszag's three drawings Do as we do, The Sisters and My other half have been awarded the Highly Commended Prize at this years Churchie National Emerging Art Prize by leading Sydney art dealer and gallerist, Roslyn Oxley.
Almost 300 artists from all Australian states and territories entered 'the churchie national emerging art prize' this year, with 32 artists selected as finalists. Of the 586 “extraordinary and diverse” artworks submitted, 37 pieces were selected for ‘the churchie’ exhibition. As a result, the smallest number of finalists in the 26-year history of ‘the churchie’ was selected for the exhibition and to go before the judge. An exhibition of ‘the churchie’ finalists’ works is on display until 7 September 2013 at Griffith University Art Gallery in Brisbane.
Read the Catalogue Essay here
Griffith University Art Gallery
28 July - 7 September
Queensland College of Art
226 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD
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