2018 Marie Ellis OAM Prize for Drawing Winners Announced

Major Prize Winner: Dennis McCart “Someplace Else Unknown”

Major Prize Winner: Dennis McCart “Someplace Else Unknown”

The major prize winners of the 2018 Marie Ellis OAM Prize for Drawing were announced last night at the opening of the Finalists Exhibition at the Project Gallery, Queensland College of Art.

Congratulations go to the Major Prize Winner, Dennis McCart, for his work “Someplace Else Unknown.”
The Honourable Mention Prize was awarded to Natalie Wood for her work “Housedress (Chux Blue 1).”
This year’s Director’s Encouragement Award was presented to Hannah Downs for “Matthew.”

The Finalists Exhibition remains open until the 17th August: Gallery hours: Tues – Sat 10am – 4pm.

Remember to vote for your favourite work in the People’s Choice Award, which will be announced at the closing event on Friday 17th August.

Thank you to all who attended the opening event - it was a fantastic evening in the new location at QCA! We are also grateful to our sponsors, the Hopkins-Weise Family, Oxlades Paint and Art Centre and The ARCS Group.

Honourable Mention: Natalie Wood “Housedress (Chux Blue 1)”

Honourable Mention: Natalie Wood “Housedress (Chux Blue 1)”

Director’s Encouragement Award: Hannah Downs “Matthew”

Director’s Encouragement Award: Hannah Downs “Matthew”