Congratulations to Melissa Smith whose work Bass Strait Circles III 2015 has been included in the new Permanent Collection exhibition at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Royal Park, Launceston. The exhibition was curated by Ashleigh Whatling. 'Through printmaking, Melissa Smith extracts elements from a personal and

David Frazer in his studio in country Victoria. CREDIT:SEAN MCKENNA (Excerpt from The Age The artist turning Nick Cave songs into wood engravings By Andrew Stephens) September 17, 2021 — 4.00pm In 1981, when he was 15, David Frazer and his mate Garry went to a Tom Waits concert

Peebles Print Prize 2019 Peoples' Choice Award Winner Seas Beyond Seas, MELISSA SMITH Peebles Print Prize 2021 Finalists Susan Baran (NSW) Alhambra Palace, Terence Barrett (NSW) Covid-19 Mealtime compromise  Victoria Bilogan (VIC) EVEolution V, Hannah Caprice (VIC) The Warmest Welcome, Lana de Jager (VIC) Eastern Grey Kangaroo, David Fairbairn (NSW) T.J.K.No10, Sarah George

(Image: Elmari Steyn Wandering Boat House I aquatint, etching 68 x 45cm) Judges David Hurlston, Senior Curator, Australian Art NGV and Lisa Sullivan Senior Curator Geelong Gallery had a challenging time selecting the 31 finalists for the Peebles Print Prize 2021 (PPP21) Finalists' Exhibition. QG received an abundance of entries

Ahead of his upcoming exhibition with friend and colleague Leigh Hobbs, QG pay Jim Pavlidis a visit at his Bellarine studio. In addition to family portraits, life experiences and landscapes reflecting Jim's immediate surroundings, the wonderful Gracia Haby and Louise Jennison feature on the easel as a

Leigh Hobbs Studio visit In preparation for Leigh Hobbs' upcoming exhibition with Jim Pavlidis, QG directors Theo and Soula visited the artist's studio to discuss and plan the collection of artworks. Exhibition dates: May 13 – 31, 2021 Official opening: Sun May 16, 3 – 5pm The

The process of making art is (needless to say) inspiring to see. QG is always pleased to be able to provide insights into artists' studios as well as glimpses into artists' works in progress. Recently, Stephen Tester dropped into QG with a plate recently rediscovered and reworked

An exciting collaboration between QG and local business owners of CIRCA 1902, Sally Denahy & Chris Dinneen invites visitors and locals to dine in an exclusive 'Trudy Rice' dining room. Works are available for purchase at CIRCA 1902 or via the gallery. Bookings essential – especially since the arrival

SERIES: Artists’ Studios Through COVID19 Forming part of the Human Emotion exhibition with David Frazer and 27 artists contributing to the Human Emotion print exchange, Michael Leunig and studio assistant Nicola Dierich give us a snippet of their day. In this instance, Michael is signing and preparing works

SERIES: Artists’ Studios Through COVID19 Forming part of the Human Emotion exhibition with Michael Leunig and 27 artists contributing to the Human Emotion print exchange, David Frazer gives us a glimpse of his daily studio life. COVID19 or not, the artist ritual continues. David lives in Castlemaine next

SERIES: Artists’ Studios Through COVID19 Extending heartfelt Anzac gratitude today – March 25, 2020 and inviting you into Gallipoli Art Prize winner 2018, Steve Lopes's studio. A huge thanks to Riste Andrievski producer of the video. Studio music by Ben Lopes, Supahoney (Steve's son). View Steve's limited

SERIES: Artists’ Studios Through COVID19 Forming part of the current exhibition with Rick Amor and Philip Davey, David Moore gives us a glimpse of his daily studio life. COVID19 or not, the artist ritual continues. David lives in Castlemaine next to fellow artist and friend, David Frazer.

Philip Davey gives us a glimpse of his daily studio life. COVID19 or not, the artist ritual continues. Forming part of the current exhibition with Rick Amor and David Moore at QG&W, Philip Davey is also represented by Australian Galleries where directors Soula and Theo Mantalvanos originally