Press from Australian Art Collector magazine
Claire Bridge becomes Cultural Diplomat for Australia, Australian Art Collector
American Australian Association presents Sunday Spotlight Series 1:
NO ONE IS AN ISLAND
Australian Artists in New York responding to a Global World
Panel discussion moderated by Claire Bridge
Visual Arts Advisor to the Association's Cultural Committee
Sunday November 20th, 2011 4 -6 pm*
Chandelier Penthouse 611 Broadway, #900
New York, NY 10012
Presenting the artists: Natasha Johns-Messenger, Simone LeAmon,
Maria Kozic & David Rankin together with special guests
Wine, cheese, coffee, tea & cookies will be served
Tickets $15 Members/$20 Non-Members
Proceeds to benefit the Dame Joan Sutherland Fund for aspiring artists
Bookings: Marcia Callaghan: marcia.callaghan@aaanyc.org
Telephone: +1 212.338.6860 ext 202
INTERNATIONAL ARTS ADVISOR
CLAIRE BRIDGE has been appointed as
Visual Arts Advisor to the Cultural Committee
of the American Australian Association.
NOVEMBER 2011
EXCHANGE
Gatakers Art Space
Maryborough, QLD
Nov 3 - 30
SAFE AT HOME
Cube Contemporary Art Projects
Bowden, SA
Nov 30 - Dec 10
This exhibition is a fundraising event
for Victim Support Services SA
JULY 2011
ABOUT FACE
Maroondah Art Gallery
Maroondah Federation Estate
July 7 - 30
GALLERY ARTISTS
TIm Olsen Gallery
Sydney
July 2011
JUNE 2011
TIm Olsen Gallery is now representing Claire Bridge
click to view: Tim Olsen Gallery website
APRIL 2011
SULMAN PRIZE FINALIST
Archibald, Sulman and Wynne Prizes 2011
Claire Bridge has been selected as a finalist for her work Rising Tides
in the Sir John Sulman Prize 2011 at the Art Gallery of NSW
16 April - 26 June
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery Rd, The Domain
Sydney, Australia
VISIBLE / INVISIBLE
Flinders Lane Gallery
Melbourne
April 5 - 21
LIVE interview with Claire Bridge
Listen in on April 5 at 10 am EST (Melbourne)
My Artroom Online
Discover the story behind the works and listen in as Claire presents
strategies to attain your peak creative zone consistently
FEBRUARY 2011
ANIMAL MAGIC
Maroondah Art Gallery
Maroondah Federation Estate
Jan 28 - Mar 5
JANUARY 2011
NETWORK
Art Gallery of Ballarat
Dec - Jan 31
DECEMBER 2010
CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT SHOW
Anthea Polson Art
Gold Coast, QLD
SEPTEMBER 2010
A TERRIBLE BEAUTY
Solo show at Flinders Lane Gallery,
Melbourne
September 7 - 25
Claire Bridge Did you feel the earth move? 123 x104 cm Oil on linen 2010
MARCH 2010
"FRESH" Flinders Lane Gallery
March 16 - April 10
AUGUST 09
Claire is selected as a finalist in the Mosman Art Prize,
Mosman Art Gallery, NSW
JULY 09
"30x40" : A snapshot of contemporary Australian art (group exhibition).
5/6/09 - 21/7/09 United Galleries Sydney
JUNE 09
Claire is selected as a finalist in the R&M McGivern Prize, exhibition
at Maroondah Art Gallery
"20Plus" Flinders Lane Gallery
"30x40" : A snapshot of contemporary Australian art (group exhibition).
5/6/09 - 21/7/09 United Galleries Sydney
Anthea Polson Art - Gallery Opening Group Show
MAY 09
Group exhibition
Maroondah Life Drawing Exhibition
Maroondah Art Gallery, Maroondah Federation Estate
APRIL 09
Solo exhibition Transit Lounge
3 April - 2 May
Maroondah Art Gallery
Maroondah Federation Estate
32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood, VICTORIA
Friday 3 April at 6.30 pm by Jeff Makin, artist and art critic for the Herald Sun
Artist talk: Saturday 18 April at 2 pm
this solo show coincides with the exhibition of work by Sidney Nolan, a magnificent
obsession at Maroondah Art Gallery
MARCH 09
Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 2009 - Finalist
Claire Bridge is a finalist in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 2009
with her painting "If looks could kill" click: Doug Moran Prize for further details
Winner of the Living Art Award
Stan and Maureen Duke Gold Coast Art Prize
Bridge's painting "After the bath"to be reproduced on the Aria building
Broadbeach QLD
FEBRUARY 09
Winner of the People's Choice Award
Stan and Maureen Duke Gold Coast Art Prize December 6 - February 8
Bridge has just been announced as winner of the People's Choice Award for the Stan and Maureen Duke Gold Coast Art Prize for her work "After the bath"
TREASURES 08
December 2 - 20
Gallery artists group show: see contact page for details
OCTOBER 2008
Doug Moran National Portrait Prize touring exhibition continues in WA
Artist - in - Residence
Claire commences as artist-in-residence at Maroondah Art Gallery, Federation Estate
OCTOBER 2008
BEYOND BELIEF
solo exhibition
Oct 1 - 18, 2008
red gallery - contemporary art space
157 St. Georges Road, Fitzroy North,
VIC 3068
+61 3 9482 3550
http://www.redgallery.com.au/
Mosman Art Prize 2008
2 August to 31 August 2008
Claire is a finalist in the 2008 Mosman Art Prize with her work 'Cold' showing at the Mosman Art Gallery, cnr Art Gallery Way & Myahgah Road Mosman, over the next 4 weeks, from 2 August to 31 August 2008. The 2008 Mosman Art Prize was judged by Rachel Kent, Senior Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art
Cold, Oil on belgian linen 2008, 35.5cm x 28 cm
Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 2008
Claire has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Doug Moran National Portrait Prize.
Her work 'Vashti' has been selected for the finalists exhibtion which is currently touring
nationally til 2009 at various venues around Australia.
Finalists exhibition and announcement: Mitchell Gallery, State Library of NSW, Sydney
Doug Moran National Portrait Prize (DMNPP)
Vashti, Oil on belgian linen, 2007
Doug Moran National Portrait Prize (DMNPP) currently touring at these venues:
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Description |
Location |
Date |
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DMNPP 08
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State Library of NSW |
10 March - 4 May 2008 |
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DMNPP 08 |
Royal South Australian Society of the Arts |
June 08 |
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DMNPP08
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Geraldton Regional Art Gallery |
current venue July - Oct 31st 2008 |
Winner of the People's Choice Award Announced
Portia Geach Memorial Award 2007
"Portia Geach People's Choice Award Winner Announced
Congratulations to Melbourne-based artist, Claire Busuttil Bridge, winner of The People's Choice for The 2007 Portia Geach Memorial Award exhibition. Claire overwhelmingly won our viewer's choice for her work, Vashti, a portrait of fellow artist, Vashti Bieber. "
~National Trust of Australia (NSW) e-news, 16th November 2007 issue #27
view the article: http://www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au/e-news/issue27a.html