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Mosman Art Prize

Published on: September 2019

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-107719

Mosman Art Prize

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore)

—My electorate of North Shore is lucky to have some of the most creative and talented artists in NSW. I had the privilege of seeing this talent on display at the Mosman Art Gallery where I was joined by the Hon. Don Harwin MLC Minister for the Arts for the opening of the Mosman Art Prize exhibition. In its 72nd year at the Mosman Art Gallery, the Mosman Art Prize recognises excellence in modern and contemporary Australian art. With former finalists including 1947 inaugural winner Margaret Olley, the Mosman Art Prize is showcasing best and brightest of our creative community. Also being exhibited at the time was the photography of local artist Denise Pope. I particularly enjoyed her work which, through a series of portraits, showcases the diversity of Mosman's local community. The works shown at Mosman Art Gallery highlight the importance of providing opportunities for artists across NSW, and I am pleased to have supported numerous creative institutions including Mosman Art Gallery in this regard. Congratulations to Paul Keheller for winning the 2019 Mosman Art Prize, and thank you to the Minister for the Arts for joining me.