Moran Prizes
Visit www.moranarts.org.au The Foundation has also been a strong supporter of excellence in photography and arts education in schools.
Best known for the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize and the development of portraiture skills among Australian artists, the Moran Arts Foundation has also been a strong supporter of excellence in photography. In celebration of Australia's bicentennial in 1988, Doug and Greta Moran AO and their family established the Moran Arts Foundation, aiming to foster portraiture skills in painting. The Doug
12/09/2023
Important Announcement: The Doug Moran National Portrait Prize will not be held this year. www.moranarts.org.au
Some lovely moments from the announcement of the winner of the 2022 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize last week. Don't forget to pop by our website and take a look at the online exhibition - https://moranarts.org.au/2022-portrait-prize/
02/12/2022
Yesterday we had the great pleasure of meeting many of the finalists in the 2022 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize and making one of them, Graeme Drendel, a winner! What a day! www.moranarts.com.au
30/11/2022
Great story!
Melbourne artist wins $150,000 prize for portraiture with painting of friend and fellow finalist This year's Moran Prize received more than 700 entries and left the judges divided on the top 30 finalists.
29/11/2022
BREAKING NEWS - It is our great pleasure to announce the winner of the 2022 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize and to give one very special Australian artist $150,000. Visit the website for details and to view the online exhibition (there is no physical exhibition this year) https://moranarts.org.au/winner-2022-doug-moran-national-portrait-prize
25/11/2022
We were so honoured to have Lucy Culliton, Gerard Vaughan and Peter Moran judging the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize this week. Along with Mrs Greta Moran, there was so much knowledge in one room. Hold tight, we'll announce the winner of the $150k prize on 30 Nov. www.moranarts.org.au
22/11/2022
Preparing for judging of the 2022 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize. Our excitement levels are on the up! The winner of the $150k prize will be announced on 30 Nov. Thank you IAS Fine Art Logistics and our 30 finalists for helping us to make it happen. www.moranarts.org.au
15/11/2022
Repost courtesy of Art Presentations
"Rachel Coad was in talking to Tim about the crop marks for her canvas which is a finalist in the 2022 Doug Moran Prize.
I just had a look at the rest of the finalists.
Holy Crap there are some bloody good Artists and bloody good paintings.
Well done for making it this far.
The stretcher is cut.
We stretch it and then the boys from IAS collect it and it starts the road trip to Sydney.
At the minute a finalist…. She has been in this position a couple of times before …
Then it’s wait and see until the prize is announced.
We really hope Rachel wins the Moran and scoops the prize of $150k.
That would be such a brilliant feather in your cap to win the Moran but I must say also being a finalist multiple times shows you are going head to head with the best.
Go Rach."
Rachel Coad
04/11/2022
03/11/2022
BREAKING NEWS! 30 finalists have been announced in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize - find out who is in the running for the $150,000 prize 🎨👏👏👏 https://moranarts.org.au/finalists-2022-doug-moran-national-portrait-prize
20/10/2022
Announcing the Semi-Finalists in the 2022 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize - we're very excited to share them with you. A huge thank you to all entrants and to our judges Lucy Culliton, Gerard Vaughan and Peter Moran.
https://moranarts.org.au/semi-finalists-2022-doug-moran-national-portrait-prize
13/10/2022
Not long to go now - we'll announce the names of the semi-finalists in the 2022 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize on Thu 20 Oct. Thank you to everyone who entered.
www.moranarts.org.au
09/10/2022
Entries close tonight for the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize - our best wishes to all who have entered or are planning to 🤞 www.moranarts.org.au
Lucy Culliton will be joining Gerard Vaughan and Peter Moran on the judging panel for the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize from next week. You may have seen her earlier this year on ABC - https://fb.watch/f-mx17vAab/
06/10/2022
Joint Winner- 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Michael Vale
Our ghostly crew (Michael Vale and Donna McRae with others)
Oil, 183cm x 152cm
2022 Entries close 10 Oct - https://moranarts.org.au/
05/10/2022
Joint Winner- 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Andrew Greensmith
Two lives one soul
Oil, 78cm x 88cm
2022 Entries close 10 Oct - https://moranarts.org.au/
04/10/2022
A quick reminder that if you're preparing artwork for the 2022 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize you have until next Monday, 10th October (at 11.59pm) to enter. $150,000 first prize is on offer.
https://moranarts.org.au/doug-moran-national-portrait-prize-2022/
Photo: Tara Gibbs
02/10/2022
Joint Winner- 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Vincent Fantauzzo
Muse
Oil, 44cm x 64cm
2022 Entries close 10 Oct - https://moranarts.org.au/ Vincent Fantauzzo
30/09/2022
Finalist - 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Evert Ploeg
Eternity – self portrait with Ivana
Oil, 102cm x 122cm
2022 Entries close 10 Oct - https://moranarts.org.au/
28/09/2022
Finalist - 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Vicki White
Us 2021
Oil, 53.5cm x 43.5cm
2022 Entries close 10 Oct - https://moranarts.org.au/
26/09/2022
Finalist - 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Warren Crossett
Assurance in disorder
Oil, 41cm x 57cm
2022 Entries Close 10 Oct - https://moranarts.org.au/
25/09/2022
Finalist - 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Paul Newton
Self portrait in lockdown
Oil, 90.5cm x 89cm
2022 Entries Invited - https://moranarts.org.au/
23/09/2022
Finalist - 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Natasha Ber
Janet in the lockdown
Oil, 46cm x 40.5cm
2022 Entries Invited - https://moranarts.org.au/
21/09/2022
Finalist - 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Michael Crowley
I am James
Oil, 152cm x 122cm (detail)
2022 Entries Invited - https://moranarts.org.au/
20/09/2022
Finalist - 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Peter Smeeth
Trompe-l’oeil self portrait with old door
Oil, 100cm x 75cm
2022 Entries Invited - https://moranarts.org.au/ Peter Smeeth
19/09/2022
Finalist - 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Mica Pillemer
Lockdown self portrait
Oil, 91.5cm x 121.5cm
2022 Entries Invited - https://moranarts.org.au/
17/09/2022
Finalist - 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Martin King
John Wolseley old master
Mixed Media, 60cm x 40cm (detail)
2022 Entries Invited - https://moranarts.org.au/
16/09/2022
Finalist - 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Rodney Pople
Self portrait after Courbet (2)
Oil, 140cm x 102cm
2022 Entries Invited - https://moranarts.org.au/ Rodney Pople
15/09/2022
Finalist - 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
Madeleine Winch
Solitude (self portrait)
Oil, 50cm x 100cm (detail)
2022 Entries Invited - https://moranarts.org.au/
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In celebration of Australia's bicentennial in 1988, Doug and Greta Moran and family established the Moran Arts Foundation, aiming to foster portraiture skills in painting. Since 2007, the Foundation has also been a strong supporter of excellence in photography.
For over three decades, the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize has encouraged both excellence and creativity in contemporary Australian portraiture. Currently with an annual first prize of $150,000, the prize is an important part of Australia's arts calendar.
The Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize is a national competition that awards and promotes Australian contemporary photography by inviting photographic entries that interpret living in Australia.
Free School Photography Workshops introduce the joys of photography to school children at 150 schools around Australia each year.
In a world focused on celebrity, The Moran Prizes are about the greatness in every Australian.
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