Blue Mountains City Art Gallery

DOBELL DRAWING PRIZE #23

25 May – 28 Jul

The Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia’s leading prize for drawing, an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation and expanded drawing practice. Presented by the National Art School in partnership with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation, this biennial exhibition explores the enduring importance of drawing within contemporary art practice. This National Art School touring exhibition showcases a selection of 47 finalists’ works from the 2023 Prize, revealing the vitality of current Australian drawing.

Drawing in Action

Friday 24 – Sunday 26 May

Between 10 am – 4 pm

Exhibiting artist Luke Thurgate will be drawing his work directly on the wall as we install the Dobell Drawing Prize #23. Visitors can see the artist at work over these three days. Sneak a peek on Friday before the opening night or visit the exhibition on the weekend.

Charcoal Drawing Masterclass with Luke

Thurgate

Saturday 1 Jun

12 – 3.30 pm

Explore the expressive possibilities of charcoal drawing in this masterclass with Dobell Drawing Prize #23 finalist Luke Thurgate. Using still life set ups as the basis for observational drawing exercises, students will learn how to organise tonal values and convey subtle effects of light and shadow in their work. Through demonstration and group discussions, Luke will introduce a range of materials and techniques used by various artists to add to drama and tension to their drawings. Luke will guide students to test the emotive and poetic qualities of simple subject matter and develop an individual approach to mark-making and composition.

$75 / $60 InSight Members

Early Bird: $70 / $55 InSight Members, for bookings before Sunday 12 May

Tickets through Eventbrite