Dane Beesley, Home, 2022. Giclée print, 45 x 65cm. Courtesy: the artist and Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre, Murwillumbah South.

The Olive Cotton Award is generously funded by the family of Olive Cotton, one of Australia’s leading twentieth century photographers, and aims to show new portraits by professional and emerging artists. The 2023 Award will be the thirteenth Award since the prize’s inception in 2005.

The Award, recognising excellence in photographic portraiture, is held biennially, with a major prize of $20,000. The Friends of the Gallery sponsor Director’s Choice awards to the value of $4,000. All awards are acquisitive, making the Olive Cotton Award an important collecting stream for the Tweed Regional Gallery’s collection of Australian portraits.

Opening Event: Saturday 15 July, 5 – 7pm.