artgalleria – James Makin Gallery

Robert Malherbe Finalist in Archibald and Sulman Prize

Congratulations to Robert Malherbe, who has been announced as a finalist in both the Archibald and Sulman Prize at the Art Gallery of New South Wales ‘Self-Portrait’, Oil on linen, 91 x 91cm

Paul Ryan Finalist in Sunshine Coast Art Prize

Congratulations to Paul Ryan on being selected as a finalist for the Sunshine Coast Art Prize. Forty finalists have been selected for an exhibition at the Caloundra Regional Gallery. The winning artwork will be added to the Sunshine Coast Art Collection. Previous winners include JMG artists, Matthew de Moiser, whose work ‘Servo (state 3)’, took […]

Jenny Rodgerson WINNER of the 2016 Portia Geach Memorial Award

The annual award exhibition for portraiture by contemporary Australian women artists. The award, which was first given in 1965 in memory of the artist Portia Geach, displays selected entries from artists across the nation representing diversity in contemporary portraiture. The award is recognised as one of the most important celebrations of the talents and creativity […]

Robert Malherbe WINNER of 2016 of NSW Parliament Plein Air Prize

NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting PrizeThe NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize is an acquisitive art prize of $20,000, awarded for the best ‘plein air’ painting of NSW subject. The NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize is an annual event and is recognised by plein air artists throughout Australia. The Parliament of NSW encourages all […]

Celebrating 10 years. 2006 – 2016

TEN + 3 In 2003 I opened my first gallery at 716 High St Armadale. Initially trading as Port Jackson Press Gallery, under the guidance of Family owned company, Port Jackson Press Australia. After 3 years learning and establishing myself as an Art Dealer, building a stable of artists to represent who were mostly painters/ […]