RECORD NUMBERS FOR ARCHIBALD TOUR

Iconic portrait exhibition a great success

PEOPLE VISITED GRAFTON REGIONAL GALLERY DURING ARCHIBALD PRIZE 2022 REGIONAL TOUR

Grafton Regional Gallery experienced its busiest summer on record. More than 9000 people filed through the venue during the Archibald Prize 2022 Regional Tour exhibition between midDecember and the end of January. People travelled from as far afield as Brisbane and Port Macquarie to view this iconic collection of portraits displayed in the new wing of the gallery.

In conjunction, the Young Archie exhibition was held, which celebrated the next generation of creatives from the Clarence Valley.

WINNERS FROM THE 128 YOUNG ARTISTS WHO SUBMITTED PORTRAITS WERE:

 Overall, and 5-8yrs: Grace Neville - Cat Woman Time

 9-12yrs: Samson Ross, Weird Portrait of Dad

 12-15yrs: Annabelle Hourigan, My Great Grandad

 16-18yrs: Hamish Smith, Jeff

ON DISPLAY AT THE GALLERY

22 APRIL – 18 JUNE

 Nicola Hooper Zoonoses

 Rochelle Summerfield On The River’s Edge We Meet

 Collection Local First Nations Curator – Deborah Taylor

 Frances Belle Parker Truth (Just Be Careful Who You Offend)