About Moran Prizes
Since 1988, the Moran Arts Foundation has been supporting Australian artists with the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize and free school photographic workshops. For more information, visit www. moranarts.org. au
Moran Prizes Description
In celebration of Australia's bicentennial, Doug and Greta Moran and family established the Moran Arts Foundation, aiming to foster portraiture skills in painting. Since 2007, the Foundation has also been a strong supporter of excellence in photography.
The Doug Moran National Portrait Prize has encouraged both excellence and creativity in contemporary Australian portraiture. Currently with an annual first prize of $150, 000, the prize is an important part of Australia's arts calendar and Australia's richest art prize.
The Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize is a national competition that awards and promotes Australian contemporary photography by inviting photographic entries that interpret living in Australia.
The Moran Arts Foundation provides free photographic workshops to schools around Australia. The Moran School Photographic Workshop Program fosters creativity amongst school students in years 3 to 12.
In a world focused on celebrity, The Moran Prizes are about the greatness in every Australian.
Juniper Hall is the permanent home of The Moran Arts Foundation Collection and the venue for the annual exhibition of the Moran Prizes.
The historic Georgian building is now an important exhibition space.
The Moran Arts Foundation is a registered charity.
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Announcing the semi-finalists in the 2018 Doug Moran Portrait Prize....from over 1000 entries, we have chosen 132 diverse and inspiring artworks from a group of amazing Australian artists - congratulations! See them here moranprizes.com.au/gallery/portrait
Congratulations Natasha! 2017 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize finalist and 2018 Archibald finalist, now off to Paris! Well deserved. Natasha Walsh
Robert does quilting everyday and this is the amazing result - simply beautiful
Entries close at midnight tonight. Good luck to all!
2 days to go - we can't wait to see your artworks. $150k first prize. Image credit: Robert Hannaford, Allison (2017 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize finalist). Enter here www.moranprizes.com.au
3 days to go! Doug Moran National Portrait Prize closes on Friday 14 Sep. First prize $150,000...just imagine where that could take you. Image credit: Graeme Drendel, Wendy with eyes closed, 2017 Finalist moranarts.org.au
Save yourself some stress - don't leave your entry in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize until the last minute. Entries close Friday 14 Sep. $150k first prize. Image: Prudence Flint, A Fine Romance #9 (2004 DMNPP Winner) moranprizes.com.au
Entering the 2018 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize? Here's some lovely advice from our 2017 judge, Wendy Sharpe. Entries close 14 Sep - $150k first prize buff.ly/2O1V0cs
Last year the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize was won by Tim Storrier. Perhaps there are some things you didn't know about this highly acclaimed Aussie artist...an interesting read thanks to Art Guide Australia
No pressure but entries close on 14 September. Don't miss your chance to win $150,000. www.moranarts.org.au
Former Director of the National Gallery Dr Ron Radford AM, has been announced as a judge in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize. He joins Greta Moran and Louise Hearman on the judging panel. moranarts.org.au
Daniel Thomas AM gives his thoughts on portrait painting and the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize. Entries for 2018 close on 14 September. $150,000 first prize. moranarts.org.au
In 2014 Louise Hearman won the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize and was also chuffed to be awarded with the People's Choice Award (pictured here with her entry, Bill-1383 & Bill-1384). We are very excited to announce Louise will be one of the judges in the 2018 Portrait Prize. moranarts.org.au
A preview of Sydney Contemporary coming up on 13-16 September
Photographer Louise Whelan was visiting the south coast of NSW recently to run the Moran School Photographic Workshops and along with the school children she was teaching had the opportunity to visit the RFS in the bushfire zone. Great community spirit. Photos thanks to Louise Whelan www.moranarts.org.au
There are so many art prizes to choose from. Past Moran Prize winner Michael Zavros gives his take.
If you're wondering whether you're experienced enough to enter the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, listen to this. An emerging artist at the time, Megan Seres, won the $150,000 first prize in 2016. www.moranarts.org.au
The Doug Moran National Portrait Prize celebrates the talent of local artists with Australia's richest art prize.
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS In 1988 the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize was established by Doug and Greta Moran and family to foster and encourage Australian portraiture. To celebrate the 30 year anniversary many of the winning portraits from past years will be exhibited at historic Juniper Hall alongside the winner and finalists of 2018. Entry is free.
... More information https://moranarts.org.au/gallery
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Looking forward to another year surprises.
Looking forward to another year surprises.
Looking forward to another year surprises.