Art and aged care a ‘rich’ mix
Founded by nursing home tycoon, Doug Moran in 1988, the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize is reportedly the ‘richest’ portrait prize in the world. It is an annual Australian portrait prize, and the winner is awarded $150,000 and the runner- up $10,000. An exhibition of the finalists is held each year at the State Library of NSW.
Founded by nursing home tycoon, Doug Moran in 1988, the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize is reportedly the ‘richest’ portrait prize in the world.
It is an annual Australian portrait prize, and the winner is awarded $150,000 and the runner- up $10,000. Pictured is the work of this year’s winner of the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, Vincent Fantauzzo.
An exhibition of the finalists is held each year at the State Library of NSW following a touring exhibition around Australia and generates a vibrant and eclectic collection of 30 portrait paintings depicting the diversity of Australian society.
Promoting contemporary Australian portraiture, the prize gives up-and-coming artists the opportunity to showcase their hidden talents.
Entry details for the 2012 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize will reportedly be announced shortly.
If you missed DPS News’ story earlier this week on Doug Moran and his son Mark, click here.
