The Shirley Hannan National Portrait Prize is named after Bega Valley artist and patron of the arts Shirley Hannan. Prior to being married her name was Shirley Herbert and her nick name during her school years was ‘Sherbie’, this name connotes fizz and fun, perfect for the young artist awards!
This year, four prizes are offered to young aspiring artists of the Bega Valley, specifically, making portraits.
We are delighted to announce the winners and finalists for the inaugural Sherbies Kids Portrait Prize:
Age Category Prize winners:
(5-8) – Freyja Helland (Winner), Lily Hossack (Highly Commended)
(9-12) – Wilbur Wright (Winner), Bonnie Stanton (Highly Commended).
(13-15) – Banjo Taylor (Winner), Lula Blyde (Highly Commended).
(16-18) – Grace Hodges (Winner).
Finalists:
(5-8) – Lily Hossack, Anna Hildi Burgess, Juniper Druce, Freyja Helland, Matilda Strachan, Hazel McGrath, Maeve Kettle.
(9-12) – Wilbur Wright, Sen Re, Harper Cole, Ocean Lyle, Bonnie Stanton.
(13-15) – Lula Blyde, Banjo Taylor, Eva Gilham, Banjo Barrett, Lillian Orr.
(16-18) – Grace Hodges, Astrid Keaney.
Dates:
Finalist Exhibition: 30th November 2024 – 1 February 2025 at SECCA.
FREE entry.
The Sherbies Kids Portrait Prize is proudly supported by the Hannan Family and coordinated by the South East Centre for Contemporary Art, Bega. We acknowledge the generous contribution by our prize sponsors to the inaugural Sherbies Kids Portrait Prize, Inkwell Art, Frillneck Frames, Candelo Books, RedPeg Eco Studio, Green Queen.
