Portia Geach Memorial Award

The Portia Geach Memorial Award is Australia’s most prestigious art prize for portraiture by women artists.

16 Sep 2022 11:00 am — 6 Nov 2022 5:00 pm

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.

Artwork: Marie Mansfield – Tilly (Matilda Michell, artist) winner 2021 Portia Geach Memorial Award

Thanks to our partner

Perpetual

Award Trustee

How to book your tickets

Exhibition is included in a valid S.H. Ervin Gallery entry ticket. To ensure the health and safety of the community, the National Trust (NSW) requires pre-booked tickets.

Pre-book your ticket to Portia Geach Memorial Award via Eventbrite.

Location Details

S.H. Ervin Gallery

Address:

National Trust S.H. Ervin Gallery, Watson Road, Millers Point (The Rocks)

Open:

Tuesday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm, last entry 4pm.

Phone:

(02) 9258 0173

Email:

shervingallery@nationaltrust.com.au

Entry Fees:

$12.00 – General
$10.00 – Seniors and Concessions*
$4.00 – National Trust members
Free – Children under 5
Selected exhibitions may incur special prices
(* Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years)
Booking fees apply.

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