Noosa Regional Gallery invites contemporary Australian artists to submit works for entry into the Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize 2021, dedicated to the memory of the late Lyn McCrea (1944 – 2015); contemporary visual artist, art educator and art collector.
The Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize was established by John McCrea in 2015 to honour Lyn’s passion for drawing as fundamental to visual arts practice. The prize is a national award held annually and is open to all practicing Australian contemporary artists. The aim of the prize is to promote excellence in contemporary Australian drawing.
The Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize is auspiced by Noosa Regional Gallery.
The winner of the Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize receives $5000; the People’s Choice Award is $1000. People’s Choice is proudly sponsored by Friends Noosa Regional Gallery.
For more information visit noosaregionalgallery.com.au
Image: Lyn Raymer, Flinders Street Crossing IV 2019, charcoal conte on canson, 44 x 88cm. Photo: Lorena Carrington. Finalist of Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize 2020.
