Patrick Francis wins the A1 Darebin Art Salon Exhibition 2016
Group exhibition at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre: Aug 27 - Oct 2, 2016
7-27 Snake Gully Drive, Bundoora, Vic 3083 Tel: 03 9496 1060
Open Wed-Sun 11am-5pm Free admission
A1 Art Salon Winner Announced
Artist Patrick Francis has won the A1 Darebin Art Salon.
His painting, Italian Woman, took out the prize beating 126 other entries.
Curator of Bundoora Homestead and judge, Claire Watson, said Mr Francis’ work was impressive.
“Patrick’s artwork struck us with his bold use of colour and form. It’s a striking work and packs a punch,” Ms Watson said.
Mr Francis, who has autism and struggles to communicate verbally, uses art to express his feelings and ideas.
As part of the prize, he will have a solo exhibition at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre in 2017.
Ms Watson said she was looking forward to working with Mr Francis and his family.
Mr Francis has been exhibiting his paintings since 2009 and has worked closely with Arts Project Australia, an organisation which supports artists with an intellectual disability.
The A1 Darebin Art Salon prize celebrates art, expression and creativity. All works entered into the annual prize must be no bigger than an A1 sheet of paper, it must be new or recent, and the artist must live, study or work in Darebin. Mr Francis' studio is in Darebin.
The Darebin Art Salon is on show until 2nd October. While the major prize has been announced, visitors can still cast their vote in the People’s Choice Award. The winning work will receive $200 in art supplies.
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre is the public art gallery for the City of Darebin and is committed to presenting, challenging and inspiring contemporary visual arts exhibitions and public programs. The Homestead was built in 1900 and is registered by Heritage Victoria and certified by the National Trust.
http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Talk-to-us/Media-Centre
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
www.bundoorahomestead.com
7-27 Snake Gully Drive | Bundoora VIC 3083
Wed-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm
Media Release - 8 September 2016
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A1 | DAREBIN ART SALON
August 27, 2016 - October 2, 2016
The A1 Darebin Art Salon celebrates art, expression and creativity within our community. Works must be recent or new and artists must live, work or study in the City of Darebin. Works must be no larger than A1 size.
AWARDS
Patrick Francis Winner – A1 | Darebin Art Salon
Natalie Mather Winner – Highly Commended Award
To be announced Winner – People’s Choice Award
JUDGES
Michael Brennan. Acting Artistic Director, LUMA | La Trobe University Museum of Art
Claire Watson. Curator | Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
PRIZES
Prizes include the First Prize of a Solo Exhibition at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, a People’s Choice Award and a high commendation with small prizes attached.
Built in 1899, Bundoora Homestead is a magnificent Queen Anne style Federation mansion operating as a historic house, art gallery and cafe, registered by Heritage Victoria and certified by the National Trust.
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Artist Patrick Francis has won the A1 Darebin Art Salon.
His painting, Italian Woman, took out the prize beating 126 other entries.
Curator of Bundoora Homestead and judge, Claire Watson, said Mr Francis’ work was impressive.
“Patrick’s artwork struck us with his bold use of colour and form. It’s a striking work and packs a punch,” Ms Watson said.
Mr Francis, who has autism and struggles to communicate verbally, uses art to express his feelings and ideas.
As part of the prize, he will have a solo exhibition at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre in 2017.
Ms Watson said she was looking forward to working with Mr Francis and his family.
Mr Francis has been exhibiting his paintings since 2009 and has worked closely with Arts Project Australia, an organisation which supports artists with an intellectual disability.
The A1 Darebin Art Salon prize celebrates art, expression and creativity. All works entered into the annual prize must be no bigger than an A1 sheet of paper, it must be new or recent, and the artist must live, study or work in Darebin. Mr Francis' studio is in Darebin.
The Darebin Art Salon is on show until 2nd October. While the major prize has been announced, visitors can still cast their vote in the People’s Choice Award. The winning work will receive $200 in art supplies.
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre is the public art gallery for the City of Darebin and is committed to presenting, challenging and inspiring contemporary visual arts exhibitions and public programs. The Homestead was built in 1900 and is registered by Heritage Victoria and certified by the National Trust.
http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Talk-to-us/Media-Centre
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
www.bundoorahomestead.com
7-27 Snake Gully Drive | Bundoora VIC 3083
Wed-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm
Media Release - 8 September 2016
http://www.amaze.org.au/events/patrick-francis-at-a1-darebin-art-salon-exhibition/
http://www.amaze.org.au/uploads/2016/07/Bund-Aug-Oct2016.jpg
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A1 | DAREBIN ART SALON
August 27, 2016 - October 2, 2016
The A1 Darebin Art Salon celebrates art, expression and creativity within our community. Works must be recent or new and artists must live, work or study in the City of Darebin. Works must be no larger than A1 size.
AWARDS
Patrick Francis Winner – A1 | Darebin Art Salon
Natalie Mather Winner – Highly Commended Award
To be announced Winner – People’s Choice Award
JUDGES
Michael Brennan. Acting Artistic Director, LUMA | La Trobe University Museum of Art
Claire Watson. Curator | Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
PRIZES
Prizes include the First Prize of a Solo Exhibition at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, a People’s Choice Award and a high commendation with small prizes attached.
Built in 1899, Bundoora Homestead is a magnificent Queen Anne style Federation mansion operating as a historic house, art gallery and cafe, registered by Heritage Victoria and certified by the National Trust.
See more at: http://www.bundoorahomestead.com/exhibition/a1-darebin-art-salon/#sthash.DZYwmqPT.dpuf
http://www.bundoorahomestead.com/exhibition/a1-darebin-art-salon/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1744190485795851/
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(Click links below to view details / photographs of the products / exhibitions / awards).
Patrick Francis - Prints, Throw Pillows, Duvet Covers, Shower Curtains
Patrick Francis - Handmade Designer Art Souvenir Tea Towels
Patrick Francis - Designer Greeting Cards for all occasions
Patrick Francis - New artwork for sale
Patrick Francis - Books for sale
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Patrick Francis - Prints, Throw Pillows, Duvet Covers, Shower Curtains
Patrick Francis - Handmade Designer Art Souvenir Tea Towels
Patrick Francis - Designer Greeting Cards for all occasions
Patrick Francis - New artwork for sale
Patrick Francis - Books for sale
Patrick-Francis.weebly.com
Patrick-Francis.Bluethumb.com.au
Patrick-Francis.FineArtAmerica.com
Lesley-Patrick-Francis.Amazon.com
Patrick-Francis.RobinGibsonGallery.net
Patrick-Francis.ArtsProjectAustralia.com
Absolutely-Awetistic-Arts.FineArtAmerica.com
Email : [email protected]
Web : patrick-francis-2016.weebly.com/
Acrylic on canvas 80x80cm
Acrylic on Paper 56x76cm
Acrylic on canvas 60x90cm
Acrylic on Paper 35x50cm
Acrylic on canvas 40x40cm
Acrylic on canvas 60x60cm
Patrick Francis - Art Month, Sydney, March 2015
Patrick Francis solo - Arts Projects Australia 2014
Patrick Francis - Indian Link Magazine 2014
Absolutely Awetistic Arts - Art Exhibitions
Patrick Francis - Out of the Blue Exhibition
Patrick Francis - Melbourne Art Fair 2014
Patrick Francis solo - Little Woods Gallery 2014
Patrick Francis - APA/Melbourne Art Fair 2014
Patrick Francis - MIRA Award Winner 2014
Lesley & Patrick Francis - Amazon Books
Patrick Francis - SafARI 2014 Academia
Patrick Francis & Friends Exhibition 2015
Patrick Francis - Face 2 Face Exhibition
Patrick Francis - Arts Project artwork
Patrick Francis - Live Guide Australia
Patrick Francis - Herald Sun News
Patrick Francis - Art & Australia
Patrick Francis - Artist & Athlete
Patrick Francis - Melbourne Now
Patrick Francis - Backyard Opera
Patrick Francis - Art on Youtube
Patrick Francis - Buried at Sea
Patrick Francis - Tea Towel
Patrick Francis - Art
Absolutely Awetistic Arts - webs
Patrick Francis - Art Exhibitions
Patrick Francis - SafARI 2014
Patrick Francis - Pinterest
Patrick Francis - Art Blart
Patrick Francis - Amaze
Patrick Francis - Raven
Patrick Francis - Victorian Young Achiever Awards 2014
Patrick Francis - Vic Multicultural Award Winner 2014
Web : patrick-francis-2016.weebly.com/
Acrylic on canvas 80x80cm
Acrylic on Paper 56x76cm
Acrylic on canvas 60x90cm
Acrylic on Paper 35x50cm
Acrylic on canvas 40x40cm
Acrylic on canvas 60x60cm
Patrick Francis - Art Month, Sydney, March 2015
Patrick Francis solo - Arts Projects Australia 2014
Patrick Francis - Indian Link Magazine 2014
Absolutely Awetistic Arts - Art Exhibitions
Patrick Francis - Out of the Blue Exhibition
Patrick Francis - Melbourne Art Fair 2014
Patrick Francis solo - Little Woods Gallery 2014
Patrick Francis - APA/Melbourne Art Fair 2014
Patrick Francis - MIRA Award Winner 2014
Lesley & Patrick Francis - Amazon Books
Patrick Francis - SafARI 2014 Academia
Patrick Francis & Friends Exhibition 2015
Patrick Francis - Face 2 Face Exhibition
Patrick Francis - Arts Project artwork
Patrick Francis - Live Guide Australia
Patrick Francis - Herald Sun News
Patrick Francis - Art & Australia
Patrick Francis - Artist & Athlete
Patrick Francis - Melbourne Now
Patrick Francis - Backyard Opera
Patrick Francis - Art on Youtube
Patrick Francis - Buried at Sea
Patrick Francis - Tea Towel
Patrick Francis - Art
Absolutely Awetistic Arts - webs
Patrick Francis - Art Exhibitions
Patrick Francis - SafARI 2014
Patrick Francis - Pinterest
Patrick Francis - Art Blart
Patrick Francis - Amaze
Patrick Francis - Raven
Patrick Francis - Victorian Young Achiever Awards 2014
Patrick Francis - Vic Multicultural Award Winner 2014