Congratulations to Timothy Cook (finalist in the Sulman prize) for his painting, Kulama created in traditional Tiwi style using natural pigments on linen. And congratulations also to Katherine Hattam, finalist in both the Archibald and Sulman prizes for her collaged works, The Nightingale and the Kookaburra – portrait of Drusilla

It's been a great week! Directors of Queenscliff Gallery (QG), Soula and Theo Mantalvanos, attended two exciting cultural events in Queenscliff and Geelong. It was the Geelong Gallery's 7th annual Geelong Contemporary soirée, where 170 art enthusiasts gathered to hear Director and CEO Jason Smith, Senior Curator Lisa Sullivan, and Assistant Curator Katarina Paseta discuss three contemporary artists' proposed works for acquisition into the Gallery's collection. Lon Retreat directors Rob Gemes and Claire Gemes (pictured) offered a luxurious stay to help raise funds for acquiring these new works, making it an exciting opportunity for art lovers to connect with the local art scene and contribute to its growth. Soula and Theo return to Geelong Gallery next week for a lead-up celebration for the much anticipated Clarice Beckett exhibition.

Q: What were some of the foundation ideas for this exhibition project? A: If I had to use one word, it would be ‘place’. And the relationship with it; what it means when you’re in it, how it impacts you when you’re away from it, what resonates after you’ve visited or lived in it. Perhaps it’s also respecting a place – I absolutely love Venice. But maybe also, I’m simply doing the artist thing; travelling, documenting, and communicating because that is a beautiful thing to do.

It's a new year and a new approach to exhibition openings at Queenscliff Gallery (QG). Exclusive invite-only events will replace public exhibition openings with QG artists. This means you'll have to hop on the QG Mingle List to receive the opportunity to attend. Each exhibition opening will prioritise patrons

What a fabulous evening at the Geelong Arts Centre Presents 2023 launch event. QG Directors look forward to the must-see season. Featuring performances from a multitude of the nation’s most highly regarded companies, including Sydney Theatre Company, Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company, Griffin Theatre Company and

Sue Poggioli gives us a glimpse inside her studio and practices with linocut and her passion for drawing from life. Join Sue Poggioli at the opening of her exhibition Sensibility with Kate Hudson at QG. Exhibition dates: Oct 27 – Nov 14, 2022 Celebration with the artists: Sun

A well-timed break for QG Directors Soula and Theo Mantalvanos, who were able to rejuvenate and enjoy their first-ever Biennale in Venice, Italy. Heading to one of their favourite destinations in the world to enjoy Italian culture and for Soula to gather inspiration and make new

Come rain, hail, or shine is a saying that roof restorers Darryl Stone and his team truly live by.Working through Victoria’s blistering cold and wet weather, QG’s Wesleyan wafer-thin slate tiles were restored one tile at a time. As was the ridge and wood framing, new wooden

A much-needed roof restoration on QG’s Wesleyan Church presented an opportunity to remain productive and host a pop-up exhibition at fortyfivedownstairs in Flinders Lane, Melbourne. It was a magnificent celebration of SUSAN WALD’s exquisite body of work – four years in the making as QG’s local

It’s near seven years since QG Directors, Soula & Theo Mantalvanos acquired their 1868 Wesleyan Church. There has been much restoration and care work already completed and now, the inevitable mammoth task of restoring the over 150-year-old slate roof tiles has come. Through the planned replacement of 5,000 slate tiles

Antonio Balletta / Jiri Tibor Novak Opening Queenscliff Gallery exhibition official opening of Antonio Balletta / Jiri Tibor Novak Sunday Nov 14, 2021. Artwork Virtual Tour

David Hurlston Senior Curator, Australian Art NGV and Lisa Sullivan Senior Curator Geelong Gallery, Graeme Peebles and both QG Directors are thrilled to announce and congratulate the winners of the PPP21 are:

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

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