The Calleen Art Award is an annual acquisitive painting prize and exhibition. It presents the best of contemporary Australian painting in any style, theme or subject. The 2025 exhibition runs from 31st August to 5th October.
The Award was established in 1977 as an acquisitive art prize by Mrs Patricia Fagan OAM to encourage originality, creativity and excellence in the visual arts, and is made possible by the generous support of the Calleen Trust.
Since its inception in 1977 by Cowra Art Patron Mrs Patricia Fagan OAM the Calleen Art Award has celebrated contemporary art practices and fostered originality, creativity and excellence in the visual arts.
The exhibition is a must-see opportunity for collectors, art lovers and those with a special interest in contemporary painting.
The winning artwork will join the Calleen Collection at Cowra Regional Art Gallery.
Opening event and announcement of the winner
6pm - 8pm, Saturday 31 August
Calleen Art Award Finallists
Tim Allen
Sally Anderson
Min-Woo Bang
Deirdre Bean
Jenny Bell
Stephen Bird
Joe Blundell
Rene Bolten
Johnathon World Peace Bush Spencer
Calveley Genevieve Carroll
Brenda Stace Chat Donovan Christie
Samuel Condon
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Dianne Day
Mark Daber
Agneta Ekholm
Bryella Garmanjan Farrell
Lynne Flemons
Tanya Green
Tim Gregory
Jane Guthleben Konstantina
Christine Lanham Belem Lett
Genevieve Kemarr Loy Graham Lupp
Marie Mansfield
Nicola Mason
Helen Tyalmuty McCarthy Peta Minnici
Lucy O’Doherty
Lori Pensini
Freddy Purla
Matthew Quick
Todd Simpson
Kate Stevens
Jodi Stewart
Sally Stokes
Ruth Stone
Adriane Strampp Jeremy Swales
Mary Tonkin
Joel Tonks
Datsun Tran
Marika Varady
Troy Wade
Luke Wagner
John R Walker
Heath Minjin Wilson Christine Wrest
Smith Lyra Zhu
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