The NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize is an acquisitive art prize of $20,000, awarded for the best ‘plein air’ painting of NSW subject by an Australian artist.
2011 winner
Noel McKenna
My Backyard, oil on plywood 73 x 92cm
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NEWS
After 5 years and 4 exhibitions Paul Connor has resigned as Director of The NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize, concentrating his efforts on his own painting and architectural practice.
'I would like to thank Dominique Brammah and Phil Goldsmith who have devoted more than they ever thought they would to a very important aspect of Australian Art. Anne Ryan and Virginia Judge were key in establishing the prize with me which has survived due to the support of many, but particularly; Virge and Rob Nielsen, Steve Gray, Mike O'Malley, Steve Reynolds, Sam Brown, Ronda Miller, Paulette Parker, Russell Grove and the many Ministers for the Arts and their respective advisors.
Most of all I would like to thank the artists, and the commercial and public art organisations that have supported the prize.'
Paul Connor December 7 2011