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In conversation with Colin Davidson
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Belfast-based artist, Colin Davidson talks about the fortuitous happenstances that led to him painting a range of famous faces (from Brad Pitt to the Queen, and everyone in between!)
Hearts and craft
Passion
The long game
2014-15 Acquisition Fund
Annual Appeal
Kristin Headlam's portrait of Chris Wallace-Crabbe was acquired with the support of the Circle of Friends in 2014.
2021 Annual Appeal
Annual Appeal
In 2021 the Annual Appeal was focussed on Peter Brew-Bevan's portraits of athletes Turia Pitt, Leisel Jones OAM and Ellie Cole OAM.
Jacki Weaver, 2018
by John Tsiavis
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Commissioned with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC 2018
Tan Le, 2018
by John Tsiavis
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Commissioned with funds provided by the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2018
Selected images
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Take a peek at a selection of the portraits you can see in the exhibition.
Memories
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The second row of paintings recall stories relating to specific sites, experiences and activities.
Annual Appeal
Listed by year
Honour board
Portrait Donors
Listed by year
Honour board
Some women you may not know
Alison Alder
‘Everybody’s lives are built by so many influences, and for me, it is writers, artists and activists who have influenced how I think about the world.’