Highlights of The 44th Rio Tinto Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards 2019

The much-loved Rio Tinto Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards, hosted by the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, were once again the highlight of the cultural calendar in the Gladstone Region and further afield. This year’s Awards attracted 372 entries from established, emerging and amateur artists from across the country and over 4300 visitors attended the exhibition and supporting events. 94% percent of artworks were displayed for the public enjoyment, among those 201 artworks by Gladstone Region artists.

The 44^th Art Awards were judged by Simon Elliott, Deputy Director, Curatorial and Exhibitions at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art. “It was an honour to be invited to judge The 44^th Rio Tinto Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards this year. With over 350 works to choose from, it made my job as judge a challenge”, said Mr Elliott.