The Award, first given in 1965, was established by Florence Kate Geach in memory of her sister, artist Portia Geach.

The non-acquisitive award of $30,000 for a portrait painted by an Australian female artist is awarded by the Trustee for the entry which is of the highest artistic merit. The finalist exhibition presents the work of 58 artists from across the country and has been important in nurturing and celebrating the contribution of female artists.

LYNN SAVERY, Kindred Spirits, oil on linen, 210 x 180cm – Winner 2022 Portia Geach Memorial Award

Images (L-R): VR MORRISON, Last Flight from Eden (Corrine Lewis, artist) oil on canvas 102 x 76 cm

ALISON MACKAY, Dear Ancestor (Andrew Barnum, singer-songwriter, educator and designer) oil on wood panel  50 x 37 cm

ESTHER ERLICH, Atong (Atong Atem, artist) acrylic paint on canvas  153 x 107 cm

JACQUELINE HENNESSY, The Judging (self portrait) oil on linen 102 x 102 cm

ASHLEE BUCHOLTZ, Comedy = Tragedy + Time (Tim Ferguson, musician and performer) acrylic on canvas 121.9 x 101.6 cm 

Thanks to our partner

Perpetual

Award Trustee

How to book your tickets

Exhibition is included in a valid S.H. Ervin Gallery entry ticket.

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