Open Late nights just got even better! Come and enjoy an art doco before your visit to the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award exhibition.

Thursday 16 January, 5.15pm – 6.45pm, FREE

SECCA is delighted to present a special screening of A Portrait of Love – a film by Molly Reynolds.

The 2024 feature documentary gives an extraordinary insight into the life of prolific artist Craig Ruddy and the relationship that inspired him. A Portrait of Love is a rich and spirited film about life, love, and loss that draws you into its open embrace.

“We were the best for each other”…Roberto.
For over twenty years, Archibald Prize-winning artist Craig Ruddy and his partner Roberto Meza Mont filmed their life together to share with friends and family.
They documented events big and small, from celebrations and travel to the inner workings of a significant artist, illustrating a vibrant, joyous life that was filled with love.
To tell their story, their friend, documentary-maker Molly Reynolds (My Name is Gulpilil), spent months immersed in Roberto’s footage and crafted her most intimate film to date. An extraordinary insight into a prolific artist and the relationship that inspired him, the film is a rich and spirited portrait of life, love, and loss that draws you into its open embrace.

Watch the official trailer here.

A SECCA event hosted at the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre. Food and drinks available for purchase.

Please book your free ticket at the link below or for more info email: secca@begavalley.nsw.gov.au